Assistant or Associate Professor - Athletic Training

Assistant or Associate Professor – Athletic Training

College: College of Health and Human Services - 315
College

Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences -
31530

Vacancy Number: 16F-832

Position Number: 710

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the
College Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for
a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor
or Associate Professor in the Athletic Training (MSAT) program
beginning August 2027.

The successful applicant will demonstrate contemporary expertise in
one or more of the following professional domains of athletic
training: urgent and emergent care, orthopedics, rehabilitation,
and/or performance enhancement. Administrative responsibilities in
the roles of program director or director of clinical education may
be assigned in the future. Further, the successful candidate will
be able to mentor graduate students through capstone projects,
conduct research, publish scholarly manuscripts, apply for, and
receive internal and external grant funding, and provide community
engagement and professional service.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Athletic

Training or a closely related field, with successful completion of
at least 18 hours of graduate level ATR related coursework

• Candidate must hold current Board of Certification as an

Athletic Trainer (in good standing) and possess or be eligible to
obtain licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of North
Carolina.

Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of
application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track
position, all degree requirements must be completed and the
terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the
appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the
appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track or
lecturer position and may be considered for transition to the
tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral
of the terminal degree.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• significant previous teaching experience at the university

level, as the instructor of record of multiple courses within a
CAATE-accredited program;

• an established record of or demonstrated potential for research

and scholarly activity in athletic training or allied health
field;

• 5 years clinical experience as a full-time certified athletic

trainer;

• experience serving as a clinical preceptor in an Athletic

Training Program;

• demonstrated ability to mentor student research;
• experience developing and maintaining collaborative relations

with campus constituents and off-campus clinical sites;

• a successful record of community/professional service and

engagement;

• an established record of successful academic leadership;
• a stated desire to serve as program director and/or director of

clinical education in the future;

• experience with the CAATE accreditation processes;
• experience with AI use in educational and professional

settings.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

• BOC certification
• NPI number
• Eligible for NC Athletic Training licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) prepares
entry-level professionals to enter the field of Athletic Training.
The degree is built around 60 credit hours of required coursework
to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the students to sit for
the national Board of Certification examination.

Graduates from the program establish successful careers as athletic
trainers in secondary schools, colleges and universities,
professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other
athletic health care settings.

The Athletic Training program is housed within the School of Health
and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), which is a large and growing
academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty.
See:
https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/chhs/schools/health-applied-human-sciences/

The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
• Gerontology with 4+1 options:
• (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
• Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
• Exercise Science / Gerontology
• Psychology / Gerontology
• Communications / Gerontology
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of

Education

• Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and

Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health & Wellness Coaching
• Whole Health & Wellness Studies
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness
(WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University
Studies requirements.

College/School Information:

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010
to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its
health-related research, professional continuing education, and
health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative
stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three
professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences,
School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an
outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be
nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration,
community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The
faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the
pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life
across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in
southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to
putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff,
delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its
unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly
excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic
experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking
and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary
innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present
location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre
campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic
downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and
designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport
(ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and
abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the
candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate
eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the
credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other
documentation as required.

See below for required materials and instructions:

1. Curriculum Vita

2. Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet
the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this
position)

3. List of 3 Professional References

4. Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

5. Teaching Philosophy

6. Research Summary

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 11/04/2026

Job Close Date: 12/07/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41390

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orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military
service member status, genetic information, or relationship to
other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability
represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or
where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility
criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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