Assistant Professor Athletic Training

This 12-month full-time (1.0 FTE) on-site faculty position will remain open until filled. This existing position reports to the Athletic Training Program Director and will have responsibilities related to teaching research and service. The primary teaching role will be in our CAATE accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training Program with a workload of approximately 17 credits in total throughout the academic year. The program is seeking an additional faculty member with athletic training clinical and teaching experience. The program approaches course delivery in a holistic manner and the specific course assignments will be based on the candidates strengths and the needs of the program.

The mission of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS) is to Move Lives Forward through the education of students in an inclusive educational research and clinical environment that embraces community innovation discovery knowledge expertise leadership collaboration and partnerships. SPT&RS is comprised of expert faculty and staff who support our education research and clinical missions. Our faculty includes licensed athletic trainers and physical therapists who are educators researchers clinicians and leaders in their respective professions. We are also fortunate to have staff who support admissions clinical education finances operations student affairs research and much more. Our small but mighty community makes our school a welcoming and exciting place to learn grow and connect.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). This membership will provide new funding opportunities for USF USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University. USF is one of the nations top public research universities and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified as both a Doctoral University with Highest Research Activity and as a Community Engaged institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
USF Health is a comprehensive academic health sciences center comprised of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine College of Nursing Taneja College of Pharmacy College of Public Health as well as the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Biomedical Sciences which provide outstanding opportunities for collaboration and research. For information regarding USF Health please visit our website at: Morsani College of Medicine includes the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Program and Medical Education and Graduate Education Programs. The school includes the Athletic Training Program Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. The DPT professional program enrolls approximately 50 students per class each year and is ranked in the top 35 programs per the US News and World USF Athletic Training Program was the first AT program to be housed in a College of Medicine and currently has one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the country. The schools research mission generates over $5M in funded extramural research.

• Teach graduate athletic training coursework; develop and refine curriculum.

• Assess student learning and implement ongoing improvements.

• Participate in faculty meetings governance and committee work.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Engage in scholarly work and present findings through publications or presentations.

• Contribute to program development college-wide collaboration and professional engagement.

• Perform additional academic duties as assigned.

• Doctoral (i.e. PhD EdD) degree from an accredited institution

• Active BOC certification and current (or eligible for) Florida Athletic Training licensure

• Desire to teach in area of expertise

• Must meet University criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.