Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training

2026084

NTL

San Marcos

College of Education

Dept of Health & Human Performance

The Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State University invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). begin in Fall 2026. Founded in 1899 Texas State University is now home to over 44,000 students. The university holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity (R2) and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain Doctoral University-Very High Research Activity (R1) by 2027.

Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos River. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities. The Department of Health and Human Performance serves approximately 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in athletic training, exercise and sport science, public health, and recreation.

The department is housed in the Jowers Center which includes 10 research laboratories, 4 teaching laboratories, and 10 classrooms. Three of the classrooms are designated as active learning classrooms, equipped with mobile desks and tables, portable whiteboards, and multiple viewing screens.

The department offers a CAATE-accredited Master of Science degree in AT. AT faculty also teach undergraduate courses in the pre-rehabilitation sciences (PRS) concentration of the Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science degree. Texas State University’s athletic training education program has maintained continuous approval/accreditation since 1972 and graduated its 53rd cohort of students in May 2025. Our program’s long history of athletic training education includes didactic and clinical education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and placement of graduates in athletic training careers at colleges and universities, high schools, professional sports, industry, and sports medicine clinics throughout the United States.

Clinical faculty teach mainly face-to-face courses emphasizing skills essential to professional practice, direct students’ clinical and experiential learning, assess clinical skills and readiness for professional practice, participate in scholarly and professional engagement, contribute to program development and/or other areas of practical application, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Clinical faculty are individuals who have elected to maintain their primary practice credentials and skills, which can specifically contribute to the academic programs particularly in the practice-based areas.

For more information, please visit Clinical Faculty Appointments, AA/PPS No. 04.01.22
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This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with a nine-month academic year appointment beginning Fall 2026. Summer teaching opportunities are available. The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for delivering engaged learning activities and instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in athletic training and pre-rehabilitation sciences.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activity such as peer reviewed contributions that enhance knowledge, skills, and practice in clinical practice, education, or relevant disciplines.
• Have active membership in relevant professional associations and organizations.
• Serve on committees in the division, department, college, and university level.
• Engage in active student recruitment activities.
• Serve to promote and support the AT profession and academic programs at Texas State University.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

• Earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD) in sports medicine, kinesiology, AT or a related field prior to appointment. Doctorate in athletic training (DAT) will be considered if applicant provides evidence of scholarly activity.
• Current Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) certification, or equivalent state license, for a minimum of five years, to demonstrate…