Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor & Clinical Education Coordinator

About This Role:

The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking a 12-month Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Athletic Training program. Serving as the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) graduate program, this position will be responsible for overseeing and planning the Clinical Education portion of the program. This non-tenure track position will report directly to the Department Head.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and direction to advance Clinical Education (i.e. assessment of data, developing/opening new clinical placement sites, inviting new preceptors, etc.)
• Coordinate all aspects of athletic training clinical experiences and supplemental clinical experiences, including but not limited to:
  • Initiate, update, and track affiliation agreements in coordination with the program director
  • Oversee student clinical progression, particularly through clinical placements
  • Complete evaluations, including student, preceptor, and clinical site evaluations
  • Work with and engage preceptors, to include regular communication, selection, evaluation, professional development
  • Utilize eValue as a clinical management platform to document student clinical experiences
  • Aid with policy development related to Clinical Education
• Assist with maintaining compliance documentation for the health and safety of athletic training students (i.e. essential function standards, immunization/vaccination verification, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to advance the program goals and objectives and ensure an engaging experience for students
• Teach undergraduate and graduate athletic training courses
• Assist with innovative teaching approaches, including simulation
• Advise/mentor graduate athletic training students
• Guide student research projects, including evidence-based practice or original research
• Support the recruitment, selection, and retention of students for the undergraduate and MSAT Program
• Provide service to the university, department, community, and profession
• Demonstrate regular scholarly activity

This 12-month position at the rank of Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor has a negotiable starting date of Spring, Summer, or Fall 2024, with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, the largest department in the College of Health and Human Sciences with over 1,000 students, is a complex, multi-disciplinary department that houses six undergraduate programs (Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Sciences, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Didactic Program in Dietetics that is both campus and online, Nutrition and Health that is both campus and online, Nutritional Sciences, and Sports Nutrition), three graduate programs (Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, MS in Athletic Training, and MS in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Sensory Sciences that is both campus and online), concurrent BS/MS in Nutrition, Dietetics and Sensory Sciences, Extension, and participates in the MPH interdisciplinary degree program. The complexity of the department allows faculty members who are leaders in the fields of athletic training, dietetics, human nutrition, obesity, public health, and sensory analysis to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge to promote improved food choices and nutritional status, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, understand consumer preferences and behaviors, and enhance the well-being of people via food and physical activity.

Athletic Training (AT) faculty teach in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) graduate program, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Sciences undergraduate program, and other courses that serve the department. Additionally, AT faculty serve as mentors and advisors for graduate students. The MSAT Program received initial accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education in Spring 2023.

The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita State University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions (https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) recognized within a field of specialization or closely related (Public Health, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Science, etc.)
  • Terminal Athletic Training clinical degree (DAT) candidates are eligible to apply
  • Candidates with ABD status are eligible to apply under the requirement that defense is scheduled with conferral of degree expected by August 2025
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in good standing with the Board of Certification - Athletic Training
• NPI number with appropriate health care field designation
• Eligible for Athletic Training licensure in Kansas
• 1-3 years of collegiate-level teaching experience, preferably in a CAATE-accredited program (undergraduate and/or graduate)
• Clinical practice as an Athletic Trainer beyond a graduate assistant position
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate/graduate research or scholarly activity
• Evidence of organizational skills and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 peered reviewed/published articles of research or scholarly work within the last 5 years
• Contemporary expertise and prior teaching experience in athletic training courses (injury prevention and wellness, urgent and emergent care, primary care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, behavioral health, pediatrics, and performance enhancement)
• Experience advising and mentoring athletic training students through coursework/plan of study
• Active membership and participation in professional organizations
• More than three years of collegiate-level teaching experience in a CAATE-accredited program, preferably graduate level
• Familiarity with coordinating interprofessional education activities
• Contemporary expertise in areas such as public health, population health, informatics, quality improvement
• Experience with innovative curriculum development/design (i.e. technology implementation, online teaching, simulations, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence with skills and experience to work with diverse individuals
• Administrative experience within a CAATE-accredited program
• Experience with program planning and operation, program assessment, maintenance of accreditation
• Experience with the CAATE Accreditation review process, curriculum design, and pedagogy
• Clinical practice as an athletic trainer in a setting other than intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic healthcare
• Experience with Board of Certification (BOC) Approved Provider Programming and Administration
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and expectations described above
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Contact information for three professional references (references will only be contacted after the candidate has granted permission)

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Phil Vardiman (pvardiman@ksu.edu) and Dr. Kelly Whitehair (stirtz@ksu.edu), with the subject line: AT Faculty Search.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.