Visiting Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

North Central College; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central College seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Athletic Training to join the Kinesiology Department. The role focuses on teaching, mentoring students, and engaging in professional development. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $70,000. Candidates should hold a post-professional master’s degree and be eligible for athletic trainer licensure in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in Illinois.
• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses and evaluating student work.
• Mentoring athletic training students.
• Engaging in professional development and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Professional Development

Education

Post-professional master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

Department

Department Kinesiology

Division

Division Academic Affairs

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Faculty Status

Faculty Status Full-time Visiting Faculty

Supervisor Title Chair, Kinesiology Department

Status

Status Full-time Visiting Faculty

Tenure Track No

Salary Range

Salary Range $65,000-$70,000

Position Summary

The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a full-time visiting Assistant or Associate Professor in Athletic Training, to begin fall 2025. The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member in the master of athletic training program and kinesiology department, advise and mentor athletic training students, engage in professional development/scholarship, and support the athletic training program. The candidate will be able to identify an area of contemporary expertise within athletic training. In addition to the Master of Athletic Training program, the School of Education and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate health professions programs including Exercise Science, Nutrition Science, Health Science, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies in a collaborative and interprofessional environment.


The duties in this role include:

• Teaching courses (primary focus of this position)
• Evaluate student work and progression of learning
• Support strategies to teach and evaluate all relevant CAATE curricular standards
• Mentor athletic training students and pre-athletic training students
• Maintain an active professional development agenda
• Engage in programmatic and departmental initiatives
• Engage in institutional initiatives

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application:

• Post-professional master’s degree in a related field.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer in Illinois.
• Certified athletic trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students.

Preferred qualifications (not required qualifications for the position):

• Doctoral degree or an in-progress doctoral degree is strongly preferred.
• Applicants who are skilled in using innovative and student-centered pedagogical strategies are particularly valued.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

About NCC :
Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu . North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete an application using the following link:
https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/14564 .

You will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. For further information, contact Dr. Kendall Selsky, Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Director, Athletic Training Program, at [e-mail].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you authorized to work in the US?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
  • YES
  • NO

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Teaching Philosophy

Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents