Requisition Number:

F02526

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics Office Staff

Working Title:

Athletic Trainer

Classification:

Instructor - 24900

Nature of position:

Regular, Part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other healthcare environments.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus.

Contingency: This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching:The Athletic Trainer will have the following preventative responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and administration of physical examinations for all intercollegiate athletic team members.
• Implements appropriate injury prevention measures including but not limited to therapeutic exercise, activity mitigation, taping, and bracing.
• Assist in the coordination of the provision of medical and physician coverage for all intercollegiate athletic practices, home and away contests in compliance with university and applicable athletic conference and athletic association policies.

The Athletic Trainer would work with the Athletic Trainers, physicians, the Athletic Directors and coaches on the following evaluation responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and treatments of athletically related injuries consistent with Millersville University Standing Orders. Inform Head Trainer/Team Physician of major injuries.
• Conduct referral services for athletic injuries.

Other work would include rehabilitative work with physicians including:

• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injuries.
• Utilize those modalities consistent with team physician’s approval.

Other work with the three full-time permanent Athletic Trainers would include:

• Keep accurate records of athletic injuries, evaluations, and treatments.
• Be present for assigned practices and intercollegiate events.
• Assist in the administration of inventory, maintenance of equipment, supervision of graduate assistants and athletic training students.
• Perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operation of the athletic training program as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, and/or athletic directors.
• Actual assignments will depend upon department need.
• There is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the position.

Scholarship:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship commensurate with the assignment.

Service:

• Service contributions commensurate with the assignment, for example, serve on departmental and university-wide committees, participate in program-related projects and/or teaching related professional development.

A complete application will include:

• A letter of application describing qualifications for the position.
• A detailed professional resume or current curriculum vitae (“C.V.”).
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred.
• Two professional letters of reference dated in the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, unique programs, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. At the University level, 70 baccalaureate programs are available for 6,250 undergraduate students. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, in research labs, and in campus life. Additionally, over 66,000 Millersville University alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 graduate credits. (A master’s degree plus ten (10) additional hours of graduate credit are required at minimum to be eligible for consideration for tenure; if a faculty is not granted tenure, his/her sixth year shall be the terminal year of employment. Faculty appointed in the fall 2019 semester must apply for tenure by May 1 of their fifth probationary year.)
• BOC Certification.
• PA licensed or eligible.
• One year experience working in a NCAA intercollegiate or similar setting.
• Ability to:
  • function professionally in highly-stressful situations.
  • work evening/weekend hours and travel as needed.
  • handle multiple tasks/duties concurrently

• Demonstrated evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in athletic training or related field.
• Experience at the NCAA Division II level.
• Competence in the use of computers, and various sports medicine technologies.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records, preferably Sportware software.
• Additional appropriate certification (e.g. CSCS, NASM-PES, NASM-CES, EMT, etc.).Prior college-level teaching experience.

Job Description:

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Athletic Trainer will have the following preventative responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and administration of physical examinations for all intercollegiate athletic team members.
• Implements appropriate injury prevention measures including but not limited to therapeutic exercise, activity mitigation, taping, and bracing.
• Assist in the coordination of the provision of medical and physician coverage for all intercollegiate athletic practices, home and away contests in compliance with university and applicable athletic conference and athletic association policies.

The Athletic Trainer would work with the Athletic Trainers, physicians, the Athletic Directors and coaches on the following evaluation responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and treatments of athletically related injuries consistent with Millersville University Standing Orders. Inform Head Trainer/Team Physician of major injuries.
• Conduct referral services for athletic injuries.

Other work would include rehabilitative work with physicians including:

• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs for athletes recovering from injuries.
• Utilize those modalities consistent with team physician’s approval.

Other work with the three full-time permanent Athletic Trainers would include:

• Keep accurate records of athletic injuries, evaluations, and treatments.
• Be present for assigned practices and intercollegiate events.
• Assist in the administration of inventory, maintenance of equipment, supervision of graduate assistants and athletic training students.
• Perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operation of the athletic training program as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, and/or athletic directors.
• Actual assignments will depend upon department need.
• There is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the position.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus. This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.
• Pursue on an ongoing basis the continuance of scholarly growth, both within and outside the subject discipline, in the academic profession.
• Engage in scholarly/creative activity and make results available for critical peer review.
  • Examples may include but are not limited to:
    • Development of experimental programs.
    • Delivering papers at professional association meetings at regional and national levels, regional and national awards.
    • Holding office in professional organizations.
    • Presentations.
    • Participating in panels at regional and national meetings of professional organizations.
    • Grants acquisitions.
    • Editorship of professional journals.
    • Participation in juried shows.
    • Program related projects.
    • Consulting.
    • Research project and publication record.
    • Additional graduate work; and contributing to the scholarly growth of one’s peers.
• Foster education for service by contributing professionally to department and university governance outside the classroom for the university and community at large, in a participatory, developmental, or advisory capacity.
  • Examples include but are not limited to:
    • Quality of participation of program, department, and University committees.
    • APSCUF activity contributing to University governance.
    • Development of new courses, programs, colloquia, lectures, and consultations.
    • Voluntary membership in profession and community-based organizations reasonably related to the discipline.
    • Lectures, consultations, consulting with local and area agencies and organizations.
    • Support and participate in student organization activities.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

• Five-year probationary period for tenure-track faculty. Annual performance review/evaluations include renewal/non-renewal recommendations and specify areas for improvement. Annual performance review process requires student evaluations conducted twice each academic year utilizing an approved evaluation instrument; peer evaluation by the department evaluation committee (two per semester) and by the department chairperson (one each year); updated vitae; and any other pertinent information. Tenured faculty are evaluated every fifth year from the date of tenure. The performance review/evaluation process requires student evaluations for all classes during the fall semester; peer evaluation by the department evaluation committee (one per semester) and by the department chairperson (one each year); updated vitae; and any other pertinent information. The department evaluation committee discusses the evaluation with the faculty member and submits a written evaluation and recommendation to the department chairperson. The department chairperson provides a written recommendation, provides an opportunity for the faculty member to discuss the evaluation, and submits all evaluations and recommendations to the dean. The dean provides opportunity for discussion and provides a written evaluation to the Provost, who makes a recommendation to the President.

• Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Millersville University Athletics sponsors 19 intercollegiate sports programs, more than 450 student-athletes, and has more than 50 faculty, staff, and coaches. Millersville is a NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.

Essential Functions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safely.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online if necessary [customize as appropriate if assignment is student teacher supervision or other supervision] at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

05/16/2022

Posting Close Date:

06/16/2022

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/9480