Job Summary:
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology and graduate courses in Athletic Training. Appointments are for August 2024-May 2025 with the possibility of renewal depending on available funding and performance. Faculty in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health provide a quality learning experience for students, supervise student research projects, serve on institutional committees, and are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.

The vision of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to foster critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society. In working towards realizing the College’s vision, the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health advances the science and practice of human movement and health behaviors to enhance quality of life, improve client/patient outcomes, and reduce local and global health disparities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in Kinesiology, Athletic Training, or closely related field, by date of appointment, for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor. Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Athletic Training, or closely related field plus (5) years of significant professional experience in teaching, research, and/or clinical service in Athletic Training, by date of appointment, for appointment as Instructor. Certified and in good standing as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) and licensed and in good standing (or eligible) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT) by the state of Ohio’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.

Desired Qualifications:
Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) experience teaching a variety of kinesiology and/or athletic training courses at the college level; 2) working knowledge of Commission on Accreditation Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation standards and 2020 CAATE Curricular Content; 3) experience as a clinically practicing Athletic Trainer and preceptor; 4) a clinically-oriented certification (e.g., ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist); 5) experience working with multicultural and/or diverse populations; 6) experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Inquiries may be directed to Emily Davie at [email protected].

Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:

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