Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice

Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Kearney invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and guiding clinical instruction in the CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training program.

The role emphasizes in-person and online lectures, labs, clinical courses, and initiatives to enhance student success, with a focus on standard patient-care practices and clinical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Ability to be licensed as an athletic trainer in Nebraska.
• At least 5 years of clinical practice in athletic training and sports medicine.
• Experience implementing student success initiatives in clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences with guided clinical instruction.
• Serve as Clinical Education Coordinator for the CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training program.
• Deliver in-person and/or online lectures, labs, and graduate clinical courses.
• Develop and promote student success initiatives in athletic training courses.
• Maintain standard patient-care practices and clinical practice simulations.

Skills

Master's degree in athletic training

BOC Certification

State licensure eligibility NE

5+ years clinical practice

Student success initiatives

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice Job Description

Job Summary:

This is a non-tenure-track faculty position that includes teaching courses within the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences and serving as a Clinical Education Coordinator in the CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training Program, providing guided clinical instruction.

The faculty teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, including guided clinical instruction in the CAATE-accredited Master of Athletic Training program, in-person and/or online lectures, labs, and graduate clinical courses. In addition, the faculty implement initiatives to enhance student success in our athletic training clinical courses and education, including standard patient-care practices and clinical practice simulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Ability to be licensed as an athletic trainer in the State of Nebraska
• At least 5 years of clinical practice record in athletic training and sports medicine
• Evidence of ability to implement student success initiatives (e.g., clinical preceptorship, creating clinical opportunities for students, enhancing learning or clinical teaching initiatives)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Athletic Training or a related content area OR advanced athletic training practice through a residency and/or fellowship
• Record of specialized clinical credentials or certifications related to athletic training practice
• Record of teaching applied/lab-based courses and managing hands-on instruction
• Record of clinical education utilizing standard patient care practices and/or clinical practice simulations
• Evidence of continuing education in current practice and regulations in athletic training
• Record of quality professional engagements. Examples include the following, but are not limited to:
• Publications, grant proposals, editorial/book/manuscript reviews, conference proceeding/presentations
• Hosting or teaching workshops/trainings for other clinicians, administrators, parents, or patient populations
• Creating professional development for coaches or medical providers, providing services such as medical care or screenings at community events or sports teams, involvement in research-driven projects

University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) Org Unit: Kinesiology & Sports Sciences UNK Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847 Application Review Date: 6/20/26 Open Until Filled: Yes Advertised Salary: Based on qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Faculty Appointment: Worksite Eligibility: On-site Benefits Eligible: Yes

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