Job Description

Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University () invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position at the instructor or assistant-professor rank in athletic training/sports medicine. We seek an exceptional candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students, and actively engage in activities required to maintain CAATE accreditation of our Master’s of Athletic Training program. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching and mentoring are highly valued. This is a 9-month appointment, with a start date of August 16, 2025.

• Teach across all modes and levels: Deliver high-quality instruction in various formats and at all levels, focusing particularly on the professional Master’s of Athletic Training program.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor students: Actively engage in the recruitment, advising, and mentorship of professional Master’s of Athletic Training students.
• Maintain CAATE accreditation: Perform necessary activities to uphold the department’s CAATE accreditation.
• Provide service: Contribute service efforts relevant to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or equivalent program

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree (Instructor rank)
• Doctorate (Assistant Professor rank)

Ability to obtain athletic training licensure in the state of Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience teaching in a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training program. Experience in CAATE accreditation practices and policies. Evidence of effective graduate student mentoring.  Strong clinical practice experience. Evidence of initiative in cultivating an equitable and diverse scholarly and instructional environment. We strongly encourage applications from scholars with varied backgrounds and perspectives, as they will enrich the landscape of our research, teaching, and service.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter: Provide a cover letter that details how your interests align with the ongoing instructional activities of the Athletic Training program.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching and Mentoring Statement : Provide a statement outlining your experience and future goals in teaching and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students. Include information about your efforts or plans to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students.
4. Professional References: Provide contact information for three individuals who have agreed to serve as professional references. These individuals should be able to attest to your professional integrity and collegiality. Written letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates invited for interviews.

Special Instructions

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Department of Kinesiology Chairperson Panteleimon Ekkekakis, [email protected] and/or members of the search committee:

• Tracey Covassin, [email protected] , Search Committee Chair, Professor and Kinesiology Faculty
• Alyssa Pollard-McGrandy, [email protected] , Assistant Professor and Kinesiology Faculty
• Jackie Goodway, [email protected] , Professor & Associate Chair and Kinesiology Faculty
• Jennifer Wilkinson, [email protected] , Head Athletic Training, Intercollegiate Athletics
• Samantha Cartier, [email protected] , Graduate Athletic Training Student

Review of applicants will begin March 17, 2025 and continue until a candidate is selected to fill the position.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/17/2025

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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Department Statement

The Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University is one of the oldest in the United States, first established as the Department of Physical Culture in 1899. Today, kinesiology is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, with approximately 1,500 students. Our graduate programs total approximately 120 students, and our doctoral program in Kinesiology is presently ranked #11 in the US in the evaluation of doctoral programs conducted by the National Academy of Kinesiology. All major areas of kinesiology are represented, including exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, motor control and learning, biomechanics, and athletic training. The department is characterized by a strong focus on student success, a vibrant research culture, and a collegial and family-friendly atmosphere.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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