Position Announcement
Utah Tech University (UT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated faculty member (tenure-track Assistant Professor) to serve as the Simulation Coordinator for the CAATE accredited Professional Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program. Working within the Department of Health and Human Performance, we seek a dynamic educator and simulation coordinator with a vision for inter-professional collaboration and a desire to embrace the UT core theme of "active learning. active life". This appointment will begin July 1, 2025, with teaching to begin Fall Semester 2025. More information about programs within the Department of Health and Human Performance and the UT College of Health Sciences is online at https://academics.utahtech.edu/health-sciences/.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Athletic Training (AT) as assigned, plus provide institutional service as defined by University Policy and the College of Health Sciences.
- Oversee student simulations within the program.
- Oversee community engagement partnerships.
- Supervise and coordinate student simulations within the MAT program.
- Maintain open communication with program director and clinical coordinator.
- Assist with student advisement.
- Assist the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator with annual evaluation of program framework as it pertains to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Earned Doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D. or DAT) in a related field from an accredited institution required.
- Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
- Eligible to obtain AT licensure in the State of Utah.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as an Athletic Trainer.
- Experience teaching in an undergraduate and/or graduate CAATE accredited program.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $68,000-$72,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins
April 8, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate’s teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
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- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - [email protected], HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - [email protected], 435-652-7731.
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- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, [email protected], 800-421-3481.
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https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights From Utah Tech's Benefits Package Include
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
- Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
- Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted. *Cover Letter *Curriculum Vitae *Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses) *Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) *Student Success Statement Have you uploaded these documents?
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