Asst/Assoc Professor

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Ball State University’s School of Kinesiology invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-line Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Athletic Training and Graduate Athletic Training Program Director. The role includes teaching in the MSAT, directing the graduate program, and ensuring CAATE standards are met.

The position begins August 2027 with potential summer duties, salary commensurate with experience, a full benefits package, and opportunities for additional summer compensation.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited institution by appointment date.
• Experience in administration and teaching in a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.

Responsibilities

• Direct program planning, curriculum development, and quality improvement while guiding faculty in assessment and accreditation activities.
• Oversee the full student lifecycle from recruitment to retention and outcomes, coordinating with clinical education for integrated training.
• Manage program resources and serve as liaison to institutional stakeholders and professional organizations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctoral degree in athletic training

Tools

CAATE accreditation knowledge

Job description

School of Kinesiology

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Athletic Training and Graduate Athletic Training Program Director

Ball State University

The School of Kinesiology welcomes applications for a full-time non-tenure-line Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Athletic Training and Graduate Athletic Training Program Director, which is part of the College of Health at Ball State University. Our CAATE-accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) is a two-year professional program preparing students for successful careers as athletic trainers.

Following a successful comprehensive CAATE self-study and accreditation review, the program continues to build on its strengths and history through innovative curriculum, high-quality clinical education, and continuous program improvement. Our students gain diverse, hands-on experiences while learning from dedicated faculty and preceptors committed to developing confident, collaborative, advanced-practice healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of academic administration and teaching experience. Courses will be taught face-to-face and blended online.

The position will begin in August 2027, with possible summer administration and teaching in 2027, and includes salary commensurate with experience, a full benefits package, and opportunities for additional summer compensation.

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Position Function: The Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Athletic Training and Graduate Athletic Training Program Director will be expected to teach in the Graduate Athletic Training program and provide strategic leadership and administration for the program, ensuring full compliance with CAATE standards and institutional policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct program planning, curriculum development, and continuous quality improvement while guiding faculty in assessment, curriculum mapping, and accreditation activities;
• Oversee the full student lifecycle, from recruitment, marketing, and admissions to retention, academic advising, and Board of Certification (BOC) outcomes, while collaborating with the Director of Clinical Education to integrate didactic and clinical training
• Manage program resources, including budgets, facilities, equipment, and technology, while serving as the primary liaison and representative to institutional stakeholders and external professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree or completion of doctoral degree requirements in athletic training and/or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment;
• Experience in administration and teaching in a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program (professional, post-professional or residency);
• Five years of experience as a BOC-Certified Athletic Trainer;
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) recognition as a Certified Athletic Trainer;
• Eligible to be licensed in the state of Indiana as an athletic trainer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five plus years of experience in Athletic Training Program Administration/Accreditation, such as Program Director, Coordinator of Clinical Education or core faculty;
• Experience and familiarity with CAATE standards and accreditation requirements;
• Teaching or clinical expertise in musculoskeletal evaluation;
• NPI number

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/16/2026. at 12:01 a.m.

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Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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