Founding 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

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.