Current BOC certification and Massachusetts state license (eligible).

A minimum of five years of experience working as an Athletic Trainer with evidence of current clinical skills, knowledge, and competence in the area of clinical instruction.

Experience teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in a CAATE-accredited program.

Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, effective teaching and mentoring skills, and commitment to supporting student learning and professional development within the Athletic Training program.

Demonstrate commitment to fostering a supportive and student-centered educational and clinical environment.

Experience designing and delivering effective didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and online learning experiences in higher education.

Demonstrate a collaborative, student-centered approach to teaching, mentoring, and professional engagement.

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to determine roles and responsibilities for fulfilling, monitoring, and rehearsing NCAA health and safety-related requirements.

Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and an understanding of healthcare disparities impacting historically underserved communities.

Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage.

Experience with athletic training program administration, accreditation processes, curriculum development, and/or assessment in higher education settings preferred.

Willingness to contribute to program development, curriculum enhancement, and innovative teaching practices.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications, and including experience with and commitment to Merrimack College’s Catholic Augustinian mission, values, and dedication to student success, academic excellence, and community engagement.
• Teaching Statement
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Name and contact information for three references.

Compensation
The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Clinical Professor position is $78,000-$90,000; for the Associate Clinical Professor is $90,000-$105,000; for the Full Clinical Professor $105,000-$120,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.


Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.



About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.