Clinical Open Rank Professor in Athletic Training
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens Area
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- Arts & Humanities, Ethnic & Cultural Studies, Education, Teacher Education, Health & Medical, Exercise Science & Kinesiology
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Working Title:Clinical Open Rank Professor in Athletic Training
Department:COE-Kinesiology
About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full‐time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T. and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, sport management, exercise science, and health and physical education. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly accomplishments, teaching excellence, and service to their professional disciplines. The Department has excellent resources, facilities, and collaboration opportunities in the area of Athletic Training. The UGA Athletic Training Program has a long-standing history of excellence and is in good standing with the CAATE. Information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology and information about the MSAT program can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees/ms-athletic-training-msat.
THE COLLEGE: The Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE), one of the nation’s largest colleges of education, consistently ranks in the top ten national Elementary Education and Curriculum and Instruction programs. The College offers significant possibilities for interdisciplinary research collaborations, program development, and school-community partnerships. The college’s Research Office provides strong pre- and post-award grant support. The College is named for the University of Georgia’s first African American graduate, a pioneering educator who played an integral role in the campaign for racial equality in Georgia and across the South. The College is committed to promoting diversity in education and society through its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through its research and teaching missions, and through collaborative work with community residents and organizations. The department and college are recognized leaders in developing partnerships with local communities and schools to provide pre-service and in-service professional development, and to expand students’ experiential learning and service-learning opportunities.
Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http://www.georgia.gov/).
www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS or ORP
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary:Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date:08/01/2025
Job Posting Date:01/09/2025
Open until filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants should submit the following:
- A letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed above
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement regarding the applicant’s leadership, mentoring, and teaching philosophy that speaks to abilities, approaches, and interests that addresses how to best meet the needs of today’s students (3-page maximum)
- The contact information for three references will be collected as part of the application process. Letters of reference may be requested directly through the application system as part of the search process. References of only the finalists invites to campus will be checked.
Transcripts will be required only from finalists. Applications received by February 10, 2025 are assured of full consideration. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rob Lynall, at rlynall@uga.edu.Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Open Rank
Faculty Rank:Open Rank
Contract Type:Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications:Terminal degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Position Summary:The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant/associate/full professor to serve as Program Director in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program to begin August 1, 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses
- Mentor professional graduate students in Athletic Training
- Provide service to the University, state, and/or the field
- Manage all aspects of the MSAT Program
- Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Clinical Education, MSAT Program faculty, and all Program affiliates
- Monitor CAATE requirements for compliance with accreditation standards and completion of accreditation documents
- Perform regular MSAT Program assessments
- Direct two teaching laboratory spaces: The AT Education Laboratory and the Kinesiology Simulation Laboratory
- Identify and purchase supplies and equipment needed for instruction within the MSAT Program
- Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Georgia at the time of hire
- NPI number with Athletic Training designation upon appointment
- A minimum of 2 years clinical practice as an Athletic Trainer
- A minimum of 2 years of teaching in an Athletic Training curriculum
- 5 years or more of teaching in an Athletic Training curriculum
- 5 years or more of clinical practice as an Athletic Trainer
- Background as an Athletic Training Program Director and/or Coordinator of Clinical Education
- Background that includes prior Athletic Training student mentorship
- Evidence of contemporary expertise in one or more Athletic Training content areas
- Candidates applying for the rank of clinical associate professor or clinical professor must have strong evidence of sustained, outstanding achievements in teaching and service, consistent with performance levels expected for promotion to clinical associate professor or clinical professor at peer universities.
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Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy:Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:- Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses
- Mentor professional graduate students in Athletic Training
- Provide service to the University, state, and/or the field
- Manage all aspects of the MSAT Program
- Work collaboratively with the Coordinator of Clinical Education, MSAT Program faculty, and all Program affiliates
- Monitor CAATE requirements for compliance with accreditation standards and completion of accreditation documents
- Perform regular MSAT Program assessments
- Direct two teaching laboratory spaces: The AT Education Laboratory and the Kinesiology Simulation Laboratory
- Identify and purchase supplies and equipment needed for instruction within the MSAT Program
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Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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