Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Sports Medicine invites applicants for a Temporary Faculty position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise, and training. The position begins in August 2024.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the Department of Sports Medicine, part of the College of Health Sciences, is to prepare students for careers in the athletic training and physician assistant fields. One of the first five NATA approved programs, WCU has offered athletic training education programming since 1970.  The Sports Medicine Department consists of faculty members who serve as instructors in the classroom and/or in the athletic training setting.

The Temporary Faculty member will primarily serve as an athletic trainer. This involves serving as a preceptor and providing athletic training services for WCU intercollegiate athletics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to the needs of the department’s students.

The appointment is for an academic year. The total workload may be up to 12 credits per semester based on department needs. The appointment does not include teaching responsibilities. There may be the opportunity of contract renewal in the following semester(s).

Responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical athletic training services within the Sports Medicine program.  Workload will be assigned based on experience and areas of specialization depending on department needs.
• Serving as liaison to medical personnel and the athletic department
• Serve as primary athletic trainer to assigned WCU intercollegiate student-athletes
• Provide excellent patient-centered and evidence-based athletic training care
• Serve as preceptor for athletic training students in WCU’s CAATE-accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
• May travel with selected sports
• Advise and mentor students
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field
• BOC certification; must be attained by August 1, 2024 
• Pennsylvania athletic training license or eligible for PA license

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of clinical athletics work experience; and/or
• Athletic training experience with high-risk sports at collegiate level; and/or
• Experience as a preceptor for athletic training students from an accredited AT program; and/or
• Professional service with athletic training organizations at the state, district, or national level

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. 

Review of applications will begin in March 2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter addressing –

1. Experience with any of the preferred qualifications, if any.
2. Specific areas of clinical experience/assignment.

• CV
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date).
• List of three references (Include name, email address, and phone number for each reference).

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment background checks. 

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Start Date: 8/1/2024 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa.