Director of Athletic Training (Graduate Program)

Berry College invites applications for its inaugural director of the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree program. The director will be an experienced academic leader who will collaborate with campus partners to plan, coordinate, and complete efforts to establish the Athletic Training graduate program. Among other responsibilities, the director will lead Berry's efforts to earn accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). We seek a dynamic, strategic, and forward-thinking director who can coordinate efforts to deliver a distinctive program. The target date to matriculate the first class is Fall or Summer 2028.

Berry College's plans for an Athletic Training degree program are strengthened by a partnership with Atrium Health Floyd, a system of health care providers serving Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the health care workforce by creating mentored pathways from graduate education to professional practice, benefiting students while addressing workforce needs and serving the communities we jointly support. This partnership, along with a strong internal collaboration with Berry College Athletics, positions the inaugural director to develop an exceptional program.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background of academic and clinical experience with creative and innovative approaches for developing a regionally competitive AT program. The director's faculty appointment will be commensurate with his or her experience. Candidates with the appropriate credentials will be considered for tenure at the time of appointment. The director will collaborate with other AT faculty to ensure effective organization, administration, fiscal management, educational goals/assessment/analysis, clinical site establishment, and oversight of the didactic and clinical curriculum.

In recent years, Berry College has launched a physician associate program and has expanded its BSN nursing program, both located in the newly opened Morgan Bailey Hall for Health Sciences. The Exercise Science major is one of the college's top undergraduate majors and will complement this new program in close partnership. Additionally, the Cage Athletic Center will be a significant resource for the program. Rome, Georgia, is home to a robust network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and regional medical centers, creating an exceptional environment for experiential learning and clinical education. The combination of Berry's academic excellence, dynamic athletic programs, and Rome's thriving health care landscape provides students with exposure to professional practice, meaningful community engagement, and a strong foundation for health-related careers.

Requirements:

• An earned doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Contemporary expertise in Athletic Training
• Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification
• NPI number with appropriate health care field designation
• Eligible for Georgia state credentialing and in good standing with the state regulatory agency in Georgia
• Previous clinical practice as an athletic trainer
• Previous full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities
• 3 years of experience in post-secondary education, preferably as director, associate director, or clinical coordinator
• Preferred experience with AT curriculum development and implementation

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:

"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interview or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must submit:
1. A letter expressing qualifications and interest in the position
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
4. Statements of teaching and leadership philosophy
5. Names and contact information for three references

The review of applications will begin October 19 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Specific questions may be sent directly to the search committee chair, Associate Provost Dr.  Alan Hughes, at rhughes@berry.edu.