Assistant Professor, Athletic Training at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ

Job description

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application. The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. Job Description The Department of Kinesiology in the College for Community Health at Montclair State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Athletic Training, beginning August 27, 2027. We seek a faculty member whose teaching, research, and professional engagement advance the field of Athletic Training and contribute to the preparation of future healthcare professionals. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, injury prevention, clinical biomechanics, rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, sport and human performance, emergency care, health and wellness, or other areas relevant to Athletic Training education and practice. The successful candidate will contribute to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Athletic Training and Kinesiology and play an important role in preparing students for professional practice through classroom, laboratory, and clinical education experiences. Applicants should demonstrate potential for impactful scholarship, excellence in teaching, and a commitment to student mentorship and success. The ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, interprofessional education, and community-engaged scholarship is highly desirable. As part of the College for Community Health, the successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across health-related disciplines and contribute to initiatives that promote health, wellness, and quality of life in diverse populations. In addition, the candidate is expected to contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels; maintain an active scholarly agenda; support accreditation and program assessment activities; and engage with healthcare, athletic, educational, and community partners throughout the region. The successful candidate will join a collaborative department committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, with access to the extensive healthcare, sport, and professional opportunities available throughout the New York metropolitan area. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Teaching : The standard annual load for tenure-track faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with reassigned time (course release) available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as mentoring doctoral faculty or administering programs. Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities. Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity : Faculty are expected to be productive scholars or artists whose work embodies formal inquiry or creative expression that expands