Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Number: SP005195P

Division/College: School of Health and Medical Professions

Department: Department of Clinical Medicine

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Postdoctoral fellows will work closely with Athletic Training faculty and staff to support the University of Idaho Athletic Training Program. They will assist in delivery of both the masters and doctor of athletic training coursework. Primary responsibilities will be supporting the clinic and assisting in teaching. Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff in the School of Health and Medical Professions.

Position Overview:

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program at the University of Idaho is offering a full-time, 2-year, non-recurring post-doctoral fellowship. This postdoctoral fellowship is designed for aspiring Athletic Training (AT) educators or for Athletic Trainers who are interested in pursuing a career in AT/Healthcare Education. The MSAT postdoctoral fellow position is designed to create opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and preparation in developing skills essential to becoming an effective athletic training program instructor and/or administrator in future career pursuits. The activities of the postdoctoral fellow will be tailored to facilitate the mentorship and development of the successful applicant. There will be numerous opportunities to facilitate, create, and contribute to delivery of the MSAT’s curriculum. Additionally, there will also be many opportunities to engage in and earn experience with tasks related to program administration and accreditation. The postdoctoral fellow will also be expected to facilitate, contribute to, and complete research alongside the program’s faculty, staff, and students.

Required Experience:

• Athletic Training Board of Certification (i.e. BOC) Credential
• Possess or be eligible for Idaho State Board of Medicine Athletic Training Licensure
• Experience with CAATE accreditation standards as evidenced by previous position duties or involvement in CAATE site visit
• Experience working with multi-coordinator team to conduct Athletic Training Program clinical site and student site visits
• Experience documenting Athletic Training Program clinical site and student site visits and providing site reports to program administration.

Required Education:

• Ph.D in Athletic Training or related field

Required Other:

• None

Additional Preferred:

• Prior experience in Athletic Training teaching/instruction at the professional graduate level, with a preference for clinically-focused coursework
• Interest and/or prior experience in Athletic Training-related and/or patient care research
• Strong experience with assessment of patient outcomes data collected during clinical practice
• Experience or certification with online/hybrid curriculum and instruction.
• Evidence of training, education, and/or experience with advanced clinical practice and multiple manual therapy paradigms

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $55,000 + depending on experience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 03/09/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51014

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.