Assistant or Associate Professor - Athletic Training

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Athletic Training (MSAT) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, mentor capstone projects, and pursue scholarly work with external funding.

Responsibilities may include program leadership roles in the future; ABD candidates considered, terminal degree required before start, with BOC certification and NC

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Athletic Training or related field with at least 18 hours of ATR coursework.
• Current BOC certification in Athletic Training (in good standing).
• Eligible for NC Athletic Training licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the MSAT program and mentor graduate capstone projects.
• Conduct research and publish scholarly work; seek external funding.
• Provide community engagement and service; collaborate with clinical sites.
• Develop and lead academic program initiatives, potentially as director in the future.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research & scholarly activity

Mentorship

Leadership

CAATE accreditation awareness

AI in education

Education

Doctorate in Athletic Training

18 hours ATR coursework

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor – Athletic Training

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315College
Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences -31530
Vacancy Number: 16F-832
Position Number: 710
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Athletic Training (MSAT) program beginning August 2027.
The successful applicant will demonstrate contemporary expertise in one or more of the following professional domains of athletic training: urgent and emergent care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and/or performance enhancement. Administrative responsibilities in the roles of program director or director of clinical education may be assigned in the future. Further, the successful candidate will be able to mentor graduate students through capstone projects, conduct research, publish scholarly manuscripts, apply for, and receive internal and external grant funding, and provide community engagement and professional service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field, with successful completion of at least 18 hours of graduate level ATR related coursework
• Candidate must hold current Board of Certification as an Athletic Trainer (in good standing) and possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of North Carolina.

Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track or lecturer position and may be considered for transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral of the terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• significant previous teaching experience at the university level, as the instructor of record of multiple courses within a CAATE-accredited program;
• an established record of or demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity in athletic training or allied health field;
• 5 years clinical experience as a full-time certified athletic trainer;
• experience serving as a clinical preceptor in an Athletic Training Program;
• demonstrated ability to mentor student research;
• experience developing and maintaining collaborative relations with campus constituents and off-campus clinical sites;
• a successful record of community/professional service and engagement;
• an established record of successful academic leadership;
• a stated desire to serve as program director and/or director of clinical education in the future;
• experience with the CAATE accreditation processes;
• experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

• BOC certification
• NPI number
• Eligible for NC Athletic Training licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) prepares entry-level professionals to enter the field of Athletic Training. The degree is built around 60 credit hours of required coursework to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the students to sit for the national Board of Certification examination.
Graduates from the program establish successful careers as athletic trainers in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other athletic health care settings.

The Athletic Training program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty. See: https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chhs/schools/health-applied-human-sciences/

The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
• (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
  • Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
  • Exercise Science / Gerontology
  • Psychology / Gerontology
  • Communications / Gerontology
  • Tourism, Recreation, & Sport / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
• Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health & Wellness Coaching
• Whole Health & Wellness Studies
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness (WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.

College/School Information:
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings:Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.