FACULTY POSITION IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

Lee University invites applications for a faculty position in its Master’s Program in Athletic Training, beginning August, 2024. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the academic and clinical experiences of graduate students in our expanding Master’s Program.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate-level courses in Athletic Training and undergraduate courses in Pre-Athletic Training and or Exercise Science/Sports Management. The candidate will also be involved in administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director, assist in clinical supervision as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator, mentoring and advising students, and contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Master’s Program curriculum.

Qualifications:

• A Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Athletic Training or a related field is preferred. Doctoral candidates will be considered.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification and eligibility for Tennessee state licensure.
• Two years of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Experience in advising and mentoring graduate students.
• Experience with curriculum development and program assessment at the graduate level.
• Clinical experience and expertise in specialized areas of Athletic Training.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes related to Athletic Training education programs.
• Established independent research agenda and record of quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and student counseling skills.
• Candidates must be able to support and promote the university’s mission.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy at the graduate level.
• Research and scholarly agenda statement.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire).

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Submission Information
Please submit all application materials in electronic format (PDF preferred) . To help us evaluate your potential as a member of our university, please include a completed application form (available here), a personal statement of Christian faith, and a philosophy of teaching that supports the integration of faith and learning. Submit this information, along with transcripts, three letters of reference and student evaluations (if applicable), to

Taz Kicklighter, PhD, ATC (MSAT Program Director)
[email protected] and

Mike Iosia, PhD, CSCS (HESSE Department Chair)
[email protected]

About Lee University: Lee University, located in Cleveland TN, is a Christian institution which offers liberal arts and professional education on both the baccalaureate and graduate levels through residential and distance programs. We seek to provide education that integrates biblical truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures with truth discovered through the study of arts and sciences and in the practice of various professions. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior is the controlling perspective from which our educational enterprise is carried out. The foundational purpose of all educational programs at Lee is to develop within the students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability, and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.

Lee University faculty candidates are expected to demonstrate the following: a strong Christian commitment, compatibility with the university’s lifestyle covenant, teaching ability at the college level, a willingness to mentor students academically and professionally, and an understanding of integrating Christian faith into academic studies.