POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Athletic Training/Program Director)
Department of Kinesiology
 

Position: Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology with a specialization in the area of Athletic Training. The selected person will serve as Program Director and will have key responsibilities teaching and providing leadership for the program in Athletic Training Education. Also, the selected person will provide clinical instruction in the undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program.

Requirements: The rank of Assistant Professor requires a doctorate in Kinesiology or related area. Applicants who have completed all requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official evidence of completion of all requirements for the doctorate is not received by August 15, 2010, the position offered will be a term appointment with the rank of Instructor at a lower salary.

The position includes the following additional requirements:

1. BOC certification
2. Five years experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer
3. Illinois licensed or eligible for Illinois licensure as an Athletic Trainer
4. Knowledge of and experience with CAATE Accreditation Standards
5. Preference will be given to applicants with experience at the university level teaching undergraduate courses in athletic training
6. Illinois State law requires oral proficiency in the English language

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:

1. Serve as Program Director of Athletic Training Education with administrative duties including recruitment, retention, and assessment of students
2. Teaching courses in the undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program
3. Teach graduate courses as interest and qualifications dictate
4. Assist with clinical education and supervision of athletic training students
5. Conduct research in area of interest
6. Advise graduate students and direct student research, projects and internships
7. Service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels

Appointment and Salary: This position is a continuing tenure-track appointment. Appointment is for a nine-month academic year. An additional summer appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require demonstration of productivity in teaching, research, and service.

Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2010

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009, and will remain open until filled.

Application Procedure: Application materials should include:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Graduate transcripts (Official transcripts of graduate coursework will be required if selected for an interview)

Applicants should address inquiries and forward application materials to:

Dr. Elaine M. Blinde, Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Davies Hall, Mail Code 4310
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1075 South Normal Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
E-mail: blinde@siu.edu
Phone: (618) 536-2431
Fax: (618) 453-3329
Website: http://web.coehs.siu.edu/Public/kines/

 

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.