We are seeking a team-oriented athletic training faculty member (Full-time, 9 months) to join a dynamic inter-professional core of clinician-scientists in the Department of Athletic Training in the Congdon School of Health Sciences. This faculty member will primarily teach courses dedicated to Orthopedic Assessment, Optimizing Athletic Performance, and Evidence-Based Practice in the CAATE accredited professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Faculty members in the Department of Athletic Training are afforded a differential workload allowing for customization of expectations based on research expertise, clinical/teaching expertise, and service obligations.

SUBMIT IN ONE COMBINED FILE: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references.

For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Jolene Henning, EdD, ATC at [email protected].

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned academic or clinical doctorate in athletic training or related field.
• Current BOC certification.
• Eligible for an NC athletic training license

ATTRIBUTES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have:

• a minimum of 5 years of full-time clinical experience.
• prior experience teaching in higher education.
• research interests that align with sports science/data analytics, lower extremity biomechanics, youth sports, or injury prevention.
• Evidence of contemporary expertise in assigned course content
• strong interpersonal skills.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Through an innovative inter-professional education, research, and clinical practice model the High Point University Department of Athletic Training develops exceptional athletic trainers who are uniquely qualified to excel within a dynamic healthcare system.  The Department of Athletic Training emphasizes evidence-based decision making and applied research, utilizes state-of-the-art technology and novel teaching strategies, and provides unique clinical experiences to cultivate professionals who embody sound clinical reasoning, professional ethics, honesty, compassion, primacy of the patient, and are advocates for the profession of athletic training.

The Department of Athletic Training is housed in the Congdon School of Health Sciences which has a state-of-the-art medical education center including a gross anatomy lab, biomechanics and physiology laboratory, and medical simulation center. The Department of Athletic Training uses three on-campus athletic training clinics plus a dedicated musculoskeletal teaching laboratory.   

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.  High Point University is a God, family and country school. 

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.  High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.  The University encourages all applicants to apply. 

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. August 2026 start date preferred but can be delayed until January 2027.