Director, Master of Athletic Training Program

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Peay State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the founding Director of the Master of Athletic Training program.

The successful candidate will lead all efforts creating the new MAT program, guide CAATE accreditation, and oversee the inaugural cohort launching in Summer 2027. Rank will be Associate or Full Professor based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hold a terminal degree (Ph.D., DAT, DSc, ScD, or EdD) in athletic training or related field.
• Be a BOC-certified athletic trainer in good standing and eligible for Tennessee licensure.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a CAATE-accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience with CAATE accreditation processes.
• At least five years of teaching in a full‑time academic appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MAT program through initial CAATE accreditation and ongoing reviews.
• Perform all required administrative duties to achieve program outcomes.
• Recruit and retain program faculty.
• Teach courses within Kinesiology/Health and Human Performance and MAT.
• Conduct research and provide service to the department, college and university.

Skills

Leadership

Program leadership

Teaching

Scholarship

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in athletic training

BOC Certification

Tennessee licensure eligibility

Tools

CAATE accreditation knowledge

Job description

Description

This is a tenure-track position available at the Associate or Full Professor rank (faculty/director role) beginning July 1, 2027.

Description

This is a tenure-track position available at the Associate or Full Professor rank beginning July 1, 2027.

Summary

Austin Peay State University's Department of Health and Human Performance seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the founding Director of the Master of Athletic Training program. The successful candidate will lead all efforts creating the new Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program, leading to successful CAATE accreditation, with the inaugural cohort launching in Summer 2027. The successful candidate will be brought in at the Associate or Full Professor level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

The Department of Health and Human Performance seeks qualified applicants who meet the criteria at the Associate or Full Professor level who possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., DAT, DSc, ScD, or EdD) in athletic training or related field. The successful candidate is also expected to be a BOC-certified athletic trainer who is eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee. The successful candidate is expected to lead and maintain the program through the CAATE accreditation, teach classes, conduct scholarship, advise/mentor students, and provide service to the University, their profession, and the community.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the MAT program through the initial CAATE accreditation and all subsequent annual reviews, re-accreditations, and other CAATE requirements.
• All administrative duties as required by Austin Peay to achieve program outcomes.
• Recruit and retain additional program faculty.
• Teach courses within the Kinesiology and Health and Human Performance undergraduate programs and the Master of Athletic Training graduate program.
• Conduct research within his/her discipline.
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, including but not limited to EdD, DAT, DSc, ScD from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or a related field.
• Hold current national BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer and be in good standing with the Board of Certification, Inc.
• Be eligible for and maintain Tennessee State licensure.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• Demonstrated experience with the CAATE accreditation processes.
• Have at least five years of clinical experience in athletic training.
• Demonstrated scholarship in athletic training (or related field).
• Have at least 5+ years of teaching experience in a full-time academic appointment.

About The Department Of Health & Human Performance

The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) serves approximately 440 majors in two undergraduate programs: a B.S. in Kinesiology with two concentrations and a B.S. in Health and Human Performance with five concentrations. In addition, HHP has approximately 130 graduate students across four programs: Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance, Master of Public Health, and Master of Speech-Language Pathology. The department houses state-of-the-art instructional and laboratory spaces in a brand new 115,000 ft2 Health Professions Building that opened in August 2025.

About Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University (APSU), located in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a leading institution of higher education in the Southeast. The university offers over 50 graduate and 125 undergraduate degree paths, including the country’s first registered apprenticeship for teaching, a fast-growing Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and the state’s only accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in counseling psychology program. Named after Clarksville native and former Tennessee Gov. Austin Peay, the university’s Clarksville campus spans 195 acres downtown and is home to the state-of-the-art Health Professions Building. APSU also operates a campus at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and is Tennessee’s leading higher education provider for military-affiliated students, who represent approximately 32% of the student body. For more information, visit www.apsu.edu.

Starting Date

July 1, 2027