Position Overview:
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated faculty member to join the Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Science. We invite applicants to become part of the CAATE accredited 5 year accelerated Masters of Science in Athletic Training program. Applications for a non-tenure track 9-month faculty position, to begin no later than the Fall of 2024 are now being requested.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate should be highly experienced and skilled in curricular development, course development, BOC exam preparation and testing, clinical instruction and didactic instruction in athletic training. Experience in simulation development and implementation would be a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach graduate athletic training courses, engage with pre-professional students, advise and provide support with recruitment, and retention. Collaboration with the Program Director for programmatic assessment, policy development, development of interprofessional education and maintenance of professional program accreditation through CAATE is expected. The ideal candidate will serve as a preceptor for athletic training students at Merrimack College while supporting clinical services in the athletic training facility at select times. This candidate should also be knowledgeable in all aspects of NCAA health and safety related legislation and be able to assume the role of the Athletic Healthcare Administrator on campus, overseeing (but not supervising) the institution’s athletics health care administration and delivery.
Qualifications: The full-time Athletic Training faculty and administrator must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:
- A doctorate degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science or closely related field
- Current BOC certification and Massachusetts state license (eligible)
- A minimum of five years of experience working as an Athletic Trainer with evidence of clinical current skill, knowledge and competence in the area of clinical instruction
- Experience teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students preferred
- Knowledge of NCAA health and safety related legislation and inter association recommendations and resources
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to determine roles and responsibilities for fulfilling, monitoring and rehearsing NCAA health and safety related requirements
- Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage
- Excellent clinical skills in athletic training to support clinical education
- Evidence of a commitment to diversity in education, and in clinical practice.
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, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Vaccinations and 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.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.Â
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse 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 and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and 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 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
