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Working Title:

Human Performance - Athletic Training, Assistant/Associate Professor (AA26056)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 9, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accepting applications for a full-time probationary tenure-track position in the Athletic Training Program.

The selected candidate will:

• Teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program and the undergraduate pre-athletic training tract.

• May be assigned to teach other courses within the Human Performance Department and the athletic training program, commensurate with one’s educational background and the department’s needs.

• Will enhance student access and success by teaching graduate and undergraduate courses through a lens of racial equity and social justice.

• Contribute to student success and degree completion, enhance equity in an inclusive environment, recruit prospective students, develop and maintain an active research agenda, incorporate experiential learning into coursework, and professional service.

• Teach the standard load, which is 24 credits per academic year (9 month), typically 12 credits per semester. A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.

• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, program administration and accreditation, program marketing, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

• Be expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, EdD, or other terminal degree (e.g., DAT, DA, etc.) in Athletic Training or a related field such as Kinesiology or Human Performance areas with specialization in Athletic Training. ABD considered but degree must be conferred on an official transcript by August 1, 2025.

• Current certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer and a Minnesota license, or eligible for Minnesota license, to practice athletic training in the state of Minnesota.

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses within a professional program in athletic training including but not limited to therapeutic modalities, medical pathology and procedures, manual therapy, therapeutic rehabilitation, research methods and statistics, pathomechanics in sports medicine, and other courses based on experience and program/department needs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the CAATE accreditation standards and accreditation processes.

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse student population and apply an equity lens to this position, including social justice and/or antiracism.

Preferred Qualification

• Previous experience as a clinical education coordinator and/or program director for a CAATE accredited athletic training program.

• Additional certifications or credentials in related areas (e.g., IASTM, Dry Needling, Cupping, CPR Instructor)

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and to developing innovative ways to support learning.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses using appropriate teaching pedagogy and technology.

• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and collaborate with sport and health care organizations to facilitate clinical experiences and research opportunities, internships, and potential full-time employment for graduates.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain an active research agenda.

• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor athletic training and/or pre-athletic training students.

• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ (http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/Y) . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu .

Additional Information

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at:

www.mnsu.edu

• The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About

University Demographics

The Department of Human Performance offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science, Physical Education-DAPE, and Sports Management and graduate programs in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Management, and Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. The Master of Science in Athletic Training program has grown from a long tradition of athletic training education beginning as one of the first four approved athletic training programs in the country in 1969.

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:

• Enhancing access and student success.

• Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.

• Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.

Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https:// www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html

Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-working thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society.

Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found at: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments.

The search committee will not review incomplete applications.

• Cover Letter

• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for three (3) references

• A one (1) page statement of your Teaching Philosophy

• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato’s goals?

Contact Information:

Dr. Theresa Skrien, EdD, LAT, ATC

Department of Human Performance

Minnesota State University, Mankato

1400 Highland Center

Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-389-1355

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: theresa.skrien@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-18-2024

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Sarith Phan

Posting Contact Email:

nw9349ry@minnstate.edu