Visiting Faculty, Athletic Training

Job Title: Visiting Faculty, Athletic Training

Department: Kinesiology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised: Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Job Summary

The College of Science, Technology, and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for the position of visiting instructor to join the athletic training graduate program for the academic school year. The visiting instructor will be one of three full-time faculty members responsible for the oversight and delivery of the MSAT program. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 19, 2024. This is a non-tenure track, limited-term teaching faculty appointment with a 24-credit workload for the academic year. Reappointment beyond the first year is possible and will be largely based on candidate qualifications and first-year performance. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Faculty are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university and the MSAT program. This includes developing and implementing high-quality course instruction and student assessment; offering effective and engaging student mentorship; participating in university activities related to recruitment and retention; and providing support for the program director and coordinator of clinical education in ensuring compliance with the CAATE standards for professional athletic training programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the equivalence of four courses (12 credit hours) each semester in the graduate athletic training curriculum; mentor students in research-based culminating projects; and assist with the overall preparation (didactic and clinical) of students for the BOC examination and professional practice. Specific teaching assignments will be based on the candidate's contemporary expertise within the field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in a CAATE-accredited program.

Qualified applicants must possess a minimum of a master's degree (doctoral degree preferred) in athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field. Applicants should also have a minimum of three years of clinical experience in a full-time position as a professional athletic trainer. Applicants must be in good standing with the Board of Certification with current Missouri state licensure (or eligibility for licensure).

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 – Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 – Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions.

Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote, all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine, situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided at the administrator's discretion.
General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access, distraction free from noise and movement
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Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Stamina to teach classes as required
Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such
Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.