"Director, Master of Athletic Training Program"

Job Description

Summary

Austin Peay State University's Department of Health and Human Performance seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the founding Director of the Master of Athletic Training program beginning June 2026. The successful candidate will lead all efforts creating the new Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program, leading to successful CAATE accreditation, with the inaugural cohort launching in Summer 2027. The successful candidate will be brought in at the Associate or Full Professor level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

The Department of Health and Human Performance seeks qualified applicants who meet the criteria at the Associate or Full Professor level who possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., DAT, DSc, ScD, or EdD) in athletic training or related field. The successful candidate is also expected to be a BOC-certified athletic trainer who is eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee. The successful candidate is expected to lead and maintain the program through the CAATE accreditation, teach classes, conduct scholarship, advise/mentor students, and provide service to the University, their profession, and the community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the MAT program through the initial CAATE accreditation and all subsequent annual reviews, re-accreditations, and other CAATE requirements.
• All administrative duties as required by Austin Peay to achieve program outcomes.
• Recruit and retain additional program faculty.
• Teach courses within the Kinesiology and Health and Human Performance undergraduate programs and the Master of Athletic Training graduate program.
• Conduct research within his/her discipline.
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, including but not limited to EdD, DAT, DSc, ScD from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or a related field.
• Hold current national BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer and be in good standing with the Board of Certification, Inc.
• Be eligible for and maintain Tennessee State licensure.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
• Demonstrated experience with the CAATE accreditation processes.
• Have at least five years of clinical experience in athletic training.
• Demonstrated scholarship in athletic training (or related field).
• Have at least 5+ years of teaching experience in a full-time academic appointment.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of three professional references

Starting Date: June 1, 2026