Department: Kinesiology & Sport Science

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Faculty

Major Work Characteristics :

The successful applicant will serve as program director for the CAATE Accredited Graduate Athletic Training program. Coordinate curricular changes. Oversee day-to-day operation, supervision, and evaluation of the program. Teach graduate courses in athletic training and/or courses assigned by the department chair. Pursue appropriate scholarship; assist in student research and program administration as well as participate in department, college and university service activities. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.

Youngstown State University—an urban research university—emphasizes a creative, integrated approach to education, scholarship, and service. The University places students at its center; leads in the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge; advances civic, scientific, and technological development; and fosters collaboration to enrich the region and the world.

The University: Creates diverse educational experiences that develop ethical, intellectually curious students who are invested in their communities; Provides access to a broad range of undergraduate programs; Offers graduate programs in selected areas of excellence, including those that meet the needs of the region; Supports economic development through applied learning and research; Integrates teaching and learning, scholarship, and civic engagement; Fosters understanding of diversity, sustainability, and global perspectives; and Advances the intellectual and cultural life of the city, region, and world.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (ABD considered, if degree is completed by the time of hire). First Aid/CPR for professional rescuer certification; BOC certification, Ohio licensure or eligible in receiving Ohio licensing.

Desired Qualifications:

Preferred experience as a program director.