"Assistant/Associate Professor of Athletic Training (MSAT)"

Job Description

Primary instruction will be within the 3+2 and 2-year Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program, with the potential of teaching other undergraduate and graduate courses in the department. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that may include, but are not limited to:

MSAT Courses: Principles of Athletic Training, Clinical Exam and Diagnosis, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Interventions (General Medical), Psychosocial Issues in Sports Medicine, Pharmacology in Athletic Training, Interprofessional Health Care, Research, Administration and Professionalism, Topics, and Clinical Experience

Exercise and Rehabilitative Science Courses: Anatomical Kinesiology, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Foundations of Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning

Potential to teach summer MSAT courses.

• Collaborate interprofessionally to prepare confident, competent, collaborative, and ethical professionals who positively impact the patients and communities they serve.
• Collaborate with faculty in curriculum review, revision, assessment, and strategic planning.
• Participate in the recruitment, admission, and retention of MSAT program applicants.
• Assist with maintaining CAATE accreditation.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including academic advising of undergraduate and MSAT students, and potentially supervising student research projects.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DAT) in Athletic Training or related field by August 2027.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certified and in good standing.
• Current or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in Minnesota.
• Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate or graduate level in exercise science or athletic training.
• Clinical practice experience in athletic training.
• NPI number with appropriate health care field designation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching a variety of master’s level athletic training courses using multiple delivery methods (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
• Experience teaching courses within a CAATE accredited master’s level athletic training curriculum.
• Demonstrated contemporary expertise in athletic training through additional credentials or certifications in specialties (e.g., Graston, CES, Dry Needling, instructor certification for BLS, CSCS).
• Experience mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with program assessment.
• Experience with course and curriculum development.
• Experience with interdisciplinary or interprofessional education.
• Evidence of supervising master’s level research projects relating to athletic training.
• Experience with maintaining CAATE accreditation.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor for athletic training students.
• Demonstrated service to the profession of athletic training and/or involvement in athletic training related professional organizations.
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.

Other Requirements

1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information
• At least three (3) letters of reference.

Please advise persons providing letters of reference of Minnesota’s open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.

Posting Information

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins 1/5/2026

Appointment Date: August 17, 2026

Primary Location: Winona, MN

Salary: $64,066 - $186,015; Commensurate with Rank and Experience

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

Telework (Yes/No): No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU’s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota’s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html