UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Instructor/Athletic Trainer, Department of Sports Medicine, Position # 00025054 & 00017915

The Department of Sports Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is recruiting for two highly motivated people interested in sharing their knowledge as an athletic trainer to inspire and teach students within the Athletic Training Education Program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) through 2027-2028. This program will transition to a master’s degree and anticipates accepting its first applicant in 2022.

The athletic trainer works under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Department Chair and supervises the care of athletes competing in UND’s Department of Athletics program which has 17 NCAA Division I teams and 350 student-athletes.

To find out more about the Department of Sports Medicine, please go to http://med.und.edu/sports-medicine

Instructor/Athletic Trainer$42,000/+ Based on Education and ExperienceTwelve (12) month, non-tenure track, special appointment with the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Sports Medicine

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), $12,000 in basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 11 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

• Effectively develop and teach courses
• Advise and mentor students
• Communicate efficiently with students, staff and faculty in Sports Medicine.
• Schedule, coordinate and present information for assigned classes.
• Supervise the care of athletes competing in UND’s Department of Athletics programs.
• Provide athletic training services in accordance to the standards of a Certified Athletic
• Trainer and the North Dakota State Licensure Law.
• Cover athletic teams and/or events for the Department of Sports Medicine.
• Instruct and supervise students during clinic experience.
• Assist the Department Chair with additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• North Dakota State Licensure Eligible
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

• Master’s Degree

Review of applications will begin 04/08/2022. Position is open until filled. Must apply online and must include the following materials: 

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume
3. References
4. Three (3) official letters of recommendation.

Please note, official transcripts will be required prior to an on-site visit.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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