Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University seeks a qualified applicant to fill one full-time (12 month) faculty position in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The MSAT Program is housed in the School of Health Professions and is located on the University's Mequon, Wisconsin campus. This faculty member will serve as the Director of Clinical Education for the MSAT Program and oversee all aspects of clinical education. The successful candidate will be mission-oriented, invested in student success, and committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of clinical education and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate all clinical education sites.
• Recruit, train, mentor, evaluate, and communicate with all clinical education preceptors.
• Assign and supervise all clinical education experiences, in alignment with the CAATE requirements.
• Ensure that the Athletic Training Students receive robust clinical education experiences that reinforce their vocation and the University's Lutheran mission.
• Maintain all CAATE required clinical education documentation.
• Actively participate in the administration and delivery of the MSAT Program. This includes maintaining compliance with the CAATE Standards for Accreditation of Professional Athletic Training Programs, curriculum development, and strategic planning.
• Teach designated courses within the MSAT program, evaluate student performance, and ensure that all learning outcomes are met.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students in the MSAT program.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of Athletic Training Students.
• Actively participate on committees, maintain office hours, and attend required meetings.
• Service to the MSAT program, the School of Health Professions, the University, and/or the community.
• Produce peer-reviewed scholarship in accordance with the standards outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the CAATE accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of the eValue clinical education management system and the Canvas learning management system.
• Contemporary expertise in athletic training.
• Ability to teach effectively to various learning styles and incorporate diverse pedagogical methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the MSAT Program, the School of Health Professions, and the University.
• Ability to connect faith and learning both in and out of the classroom, with a commitment to the mission and values of Concordia University and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• A terminal degree, or progress towards a terminal degree, is preferred. A master's degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of postsecondary teaching experience is required.
• Previous clinical practice in athletic training is required. A minimum of five years of clinical practice is preferred.
• Prior supervision of Athletic Training Students is required.
• Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification.
• Possess a current Wisconsin license as an athletic trainer and be in good standing, or be eligible for licensure.
• NPI number with the appropriate health care field designation.

Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) 12-month faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, curriculum vita and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs