Assistant Professor, Kinesiology - Athletic Training

Job Title Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
- Athletic Training Agency Texas  A&M University
- Corpus Christi

DepartmentCOEHD-Kinesiology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Faculty Job  Description The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
- Athletic Training to begin as early as Fall 2027. We are seeking a dynamic faculty member to assist in the continued development of a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training Program. This position will require teaching, research or creative activity, and service. This position will serve as the third faculty line for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

The main responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

Teaching master’s level Athletic Training classes in a CAATE accredited AT Program and maintaining compliance with CAATE accreditation standards

Teaching in an accredited graduate Athletic Training program and an undergraduate kinesiology program designed to help students enter allied health professions

Academic advising, mentorship, and research supervision for students in a MSAT Program Supporting activities and programs arranged for the recruitment, selection, and retention of students for the MSAT Program Assisting in the completion of necessary annual and self-study accreditation reports for CAATE, SACS-COC, and the university

Active engagement in scholarship & creative activity

Providing service to the university, community, and profession

Additional duties as assigned

The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Athletic Training Program and the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology & Military Science.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. For more information about the Department of Kinesiology & the Athletic Training Program can be found at: http://kinesiology.tamucc.edu/index.html

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Curriculum and Instruction, or applicable field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Proven record of dedicated line of scholarship, including recent active engagement, publications, and/or potential for on-going research and other scholarly and creative activities

Proven record in or interest in teaching in athletic training or applicable field.

Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification

Current membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Proof of NPI number with appropriate health care field designation

Eligibility for Texas AT Licensure or Current Texas AT License Documented clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training

Preferred Qualifications Documented fundable line of scholarship and/or record of receipt of grants

Evidence of successful graduate and/or undergraduate teaching in a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program (previous 3-5 years)
Experience working…