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Position Title Faculty, Athletic Training Department Division School of Health Professions Department Col.Health Professions & Sci. Location Erie, Pa Position Summary Gannon University is seeking applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor/Assistant Professor to serve as a core faculty member for the Master of Athletic Training ( MAT) Program. The MAT program resides within the School of Rehabilitative Sciences in the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences at Gannon. This 12-month appointment begins July 1, 2023, and is available as a tenure track or teaching track position. The start date is flexible between July 1 and August 1 of 2023. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Gannon University, a Catholic university, has a collaborative and dynamic faculty that prepares motivated students intellectually, professionally, and personally for leadership roles in their careers, society, and church. Gannon is committed to excellence in student-centered learning with an emphasis on student learning outcomes. The program works collaboratively, with an emphasis on professional education integrated with liberal-learning student outcomes, advisement of students, scholarly engagement within the Boyer Model of Scholarship, and interactive and collaborative teaching and learning styles. The University's excellent faculty also advises students and engages in creative scholarly activities and in professional, University, and community service activities and partnerships. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
The MAT Program in Erie, PA is a full-time 24-month program with 3+2 accelerated and two-year stand-alone tracks. The curriculum is provided in a problem-oriented, system-based competency format, emphasizing evidence-based practice, clinical skills, and patient-centered care. The MAT Program has available advanced technology for therapeutic modalities, motion and gait analysis, balance rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and patient simulation. Interprofessional collaboration is a mainstay at Gannon, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, radiological sciences, respiratory therapy, physician assistant, speech-language pathology, and biomedical engineering programs. Students participate in clinical experiences at the local universities, including Gannon's nationally recognized athletic program, five local public and private high schools, and two regional hospitals with multiple physicians' offices in general and surgical orthopedics and general practitioners. Students may also engage in immersive experiences anywhere in the country or abroad.
The program has had continuous CAATE accreditation since its initial award in 2014 and received its latest 10-year accreditation in 2021. The MAT program will consist of three dynamic and cohesive faculty along with several interprofessional adjuncts with specialty experience.
Located on the shore of Lake Erie, Gannon offers access to the beautiful beaches of Presque Isle, and opportunities for boating, skiing, biking, kayaking, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Erie is home to many festivals and has multiple outdoor music venues, wineries, breweries, a minor league baseball team, and a hockey team. Within a 2-hour drive, you can reach Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Buffalo for larger city activities. Learn more about what Erie has to offer at VisitErie.com.
This position provides administrative and instructional support for courses in the Master of Athletic Training Program. Other teaching opportunities within the health sciences exists for the position in addition to duties as a core faculty member. Duties include, but are not limited to, development of syllabi, course materials, and assessment of student learning outcomes, participation with student research as well as instructional responsibilities. Tenure track faculty are expected to pursue appropriate scholarship within the Boyer Model of Scholarship. All faculty are expected to engage in service at the department, college, and university levels, as well as community and professional service. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching and service.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the transformation of MAT students to competent, compassionate, culturally sensitive, individuals who understand the application of the curriculum into practice through practical application.
- Assist with student recruitment, advising, assessment, and counseling, as determined by the Program Director.
- Assist the Program Director in delivering new student orientation to the MAT students upon entrance into the program.
- Assist the Clinical Education Coordinator in delivering clinical rotation orientation to the MAT students prior to beginning their rotations.
- Cultivate a learning-centered environment through student development and evaluation to support dynamic and engaging classroom experiences.
- Engage in scholarly activities and service that enhance student learning and advance the Athletic Training profession (research is a tenure track requirement).
- Serve as a mentor to students to create professional development plans to foster growth toward short- and long-term goals upon graduation.
- Ensure strong two-way communication to foster a positive working environment and a positive learning environment for students.
- Assist the Program Director, when appropriate, with program accreditation documentation and maintenance, including:
- Maintenance of the program's student records, including but not limited to student advising plans
- Assessment plan development, implementation, revision, and continual quality improvement measures within the MAT program
- Monitor student progress in achieving all CAATE required competencies.
- Assist in summarizing annual Alumni Survey, Preceptor Survey, Exit Survey, and Employer survey.
- Integrating, instructing, and assessing content from the CAATE Educational Standards as they are aligned with assigned courses.
- May assist other programs such as applied exercise science and public health in interdisciplinary teaching
Position Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as an athletic trainer
- Board of Certification credential in good standing
- Licensed in good standing or eligible to obtain a license as an Athletic Trainer in Pennsylvania
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Terminal degree in an appropriate health related field (e.g., health science, athletic training, kinesiology, education etc.)
- Experience teaching in higher education
- Working knowledge of CAATE operational and educational standards
- Knowledge and experience with the accreditation process
Minimal physical demands;able to lift 15-25 pounds for lab equipment/activities
Tenure Status Tenure Track Position Type Regular Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Length 12M Credits Per Year 24 
