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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Faculty Postings |
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| Department: | Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation | |||||
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| Rank: | Assistant Professor | |||||
| Date Position Advertised: | December 17, 2012 | |||||
| Salary: | Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. | |||||
| Qualifications: | About the University- New Mexico State University is a research extensive university founded in 1888 as a land grant institution. It has 86 areas of undergraduate study in six undergraduate colleges, 40 areas of study on the master's level, and 19 on the doctoral level. More than 16,000 students study on the 6,250 acre campus. The College of Education is a member of the prestigious Holmes Group and has an enrollment of 1,500 undergraduate and 600 graduate students. NMSU is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a community of 85,000 with approximately 360 days of sunshine a year.
Required Qualifications- Candidates must possess (1) a terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, or DPT) in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a closely related field (2) certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and eligibility for New Mexico State Athletic Training Licensure, and (3) effective interpersonal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications- Preference will be given to applicants with (1) previous teaching and clinical supervision experience in a CAATE accredited program, (2) evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research, and (3) familiarity with NCAA governing rules. | |||||
| Examples of Duties: | Position Responsibilities-
The Athletic Training Program prepares students with Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Program Clinical Coordinator is expected to provide quality instruction and serve as the liaison between the program, the community, athletic departments, general medical sites, and clinical education settings. The clinical coordinator functions as the administrator for the clinical proficiencies of athletic training clinical experiences. The clinical coordinator will assist in the planning, organization, coordination, advising, recruiting, and management of the Athletic Training Program. Additional responsibilities include- ensuring proper athletic training clinical placement and progression, clinical site evaluation, athletic training student evaluations, preceptor training, and preceptor evaluation. In addition, the assistant professor is expected to participate in the research mission of the department and serve on department, college, and university committees as needed. | |||||
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave. | |||||
| Special Conditions: | Position/Title- Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation, and Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic Training Program.
(Tenure-Track / 9-month position) All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and will include the completion of a criminal history check. | |||||
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Review of applications begins February 12, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this date may be considered. Send via email, mail or fax- letter of interest, curriculum vita or resume, unofficial transcripts, proof of BOC certification, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to-
Melissa Spence Athletic Training Search Committee Box 30001, MSC 3FAC New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 Phone (575) 646-5038; Fax (575) 646-3564 Email (mspence@nmsu.edu) | |||||
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.