Job Description

Athletic Training (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor)

Posting Number: F-0916
College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department: School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 10 month
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/18/2025
Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The athletic training program, within the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University ( CMU ), is recruiting for a full-time, ten-month, tenure-track faculty member, at either Assistant or Associate rank, to begin August 2025, or an alternate negotiated start date. We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will demonstrate a deep commitment to excellent teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels (including our 3+2 athletic training major and the CAATE -accredited MSAT degree), actively contribute to service within the institution, the profession, and the broader community, as well as, enhance the program’s research and grant activities. The successful candidate should possess leadership and collaborative skills to assist with the administration and organization of the program.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants for the rank of Associate Professor must have held an Assistant or Associate position and present evidence of teaching, service, and scholarly activity consistent with criteria established by the school for the rank. An attractive benefits package is available.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Teach courses primarily within the CAATE -accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training ( MSAT ) program.
• Teach courses within the undergraduate and graduate athletic training curriculum.
• Participate in school, college, university, and professional service.
• Conduct research and other scholarly activities.
• Assist with maintaining the athletic training policy and procedures manual.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention.
• Potential to teach supplemental, summer courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in athletic training or related field.
• 3 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• An established or directed research/scholarly agenda that is competitive for external funding.
• Clinical instruction and supervision of students in an athletic training setting.
• 3 years of experience as a BOC athletic trainer.
• Current BOC certification, in good standing.
• Current or eligible for athletic training licensure in Michigan.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in athletic training or related field.
• Familiarity with CAATE standards.
• Experience supervising student research projects leading to presentations and/or publication.
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations.
• Experience with technology (e.g., Learning Management Systems, E-value) and electronic medical record software (e.g., Epic).

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Electronically attach a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) statement of research experience and interests, and (5) a list of three professional references who will provide a reference upon request (include name, title, telephone numbers and e-mail address). Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Chris Hamlyn AT, ATC , Athletic Training Search Committee Chair, School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences, Hamly1cj@cmich.edu
About the Department:

About the College

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Physical Therapy, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science). It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, school and public health education, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website for more information is

Posting Begins: 10/31/2024
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
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CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see OCRIE ).

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Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

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