Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator - Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Inequities and health disparities are a major public health threat and demand a concerted, interdisciplinary effort. At the College of Public Health, we dedicate ourselves to public health in all its parameters, from epidemiology to nursing, from social work to rehabilitation sciences. Social justice has always driven our work: This understanding that individual outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit is the foundation of our college.

Temple University College of Public Health’s interprofessional culture fosters collaboration both within and outside the college. We value differences among our faculty and believe that we can better serve and understand our Philadelphia community through diversity of our individual faculty and our disciplines. Join us in our mission to develop progressive, compassionate researchers, practitioners, and clinicians to build a better tomorrow grounded in creating the environments and health infrastructure that will make us the healthiest nation.

Qualifications. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated certified athletic trainer (licensed or license-eligible in PA) to serve as the Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator and Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction within the Athletic Training Programs and potentially other related courses given the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The preferred candidate should hold a doctoral degree in Athletic Training or a related field and demonstrate a strong history of athletic training clinical experience and teaching graduate courses. Valuable qualifications include experience teaching undergraduate courses in related fields such as anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology or health-related professions.

The Program.  Temple University has been a proud educator of athletic training students at the professional and post-professional levels for almost 40 years. Currently, the Athletic Training Program offers both a Master of Science in Athletic Training and a fully online Doctor of Athletic Training degree. The program faculty are committed to offering modern curricula that is evidence-based, inclusive, and public health-forward. Didactic education takes place in the state-of-the-art Athletic Training laboratory classroom, with class capture capabilities and active learning spaces. Clinical education occurs at over 50 sites with more than 70 dedicated preceptors. 

The Department. The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) is unlike any other similar department in the country. Located on a single urban campus in Philadelphia, the department’s faculty provide instruction in 13 degree programs including clinical doctorates in athletic training (post- professional), occupational therapy (entry-level and post-professional), and physical therapy; a doctor of philosophy in neuromotor science; master of science degrees in athletic training, recreational therapy, and neuromotor science; and undergraduate degrees in health professions, health studies, recreational therapy, kinesiology, and exercise and sport science.

The College. Devoted to an interprofessional environment for education, research, and practice, the CEPH-accredited College of Public Health consists of academic units in the public health disciplines, health professions, and the School of Social Work, enrolling approximately 4,200 students. An Office of Clinical Affairs and Interprofessional Education leads our clinical activities, including forward-looking IPE within the College and throughout the university. The College is staffed by a robust complement of seasoned professionals including offices of Communications and Marketing, Information Technology, Sponsored Research, and Academic Affairs. Temple’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching provides outstanding programs and one-on-one mentoring to instructors to promote and support excellent teaching. Starting in the fall of 2025, the College of Public Health will be housed in a central location, with a simulation center unlike any other in the country. There will be interdisciplinary simulation space that will allow students to follow patients through a continuum of care and will feature both hospital-based and community-based spaces for interactive learning.  

The University. Temple University is an urban, research-intensive Carnegie R1 university located in historic and culturally rich Philadelphia, the nation’s sixth largest city. The city was ranked third by The New York Times as a world tourist destination. The National Science Foundation ranks Temple among the top 100 universities in the country for research expenditures. Temple is the sixth largest provider of professional education in the nation and includes Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Law, and Dentistry, as well as research centers. It is also home to Fox Chase Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Applicants should submit their questions and the following application materials to Nicole Ruffin, Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs, Temple University College of Public Health, at [email protected]: a detailed CV; a cover letter explaining your qualifications and experiences; a philosophy of leadership statement; a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement; and a list of three references. The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.