West Virginia University · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Professor/Director of Research - Human Performance/Division of Athletic Training
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expWest Virginia University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor, Director of Research for the Department of Human Performance, Division of Athletic Training. The role involves leading research initiatives, teaching in the MSAT program, and fostering collaborations within the university and the community.
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Responsibilities
Contributing to the education of students in the athletic training program (courses such as: Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Therapeutic Interventions, and Optimizing Athletic Performance
Assist Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and Division Chairperson with curriculum/program revision and development
Serve a key role in recruitment and retention in coordination with other core faculty
Mentor students through research opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels
Develop a scholarly agenda that enhances visibility of the MSAT program on the regional and national levels
Disseminate scholarly work resulting in noteworthy impact on the athletic training profession by completing publications in professional referred journals and scholarly presentations
Develop clinical scholars following evidence-based clinical practice that fosters skill development, mentorship, and clinical application of research inquiries
Qualification
Required
Hold a post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution accredited by the United States Department of Education in the field of study within athletic training or a related field, such as exercise science or biomechanics
At least one (1) year of self-directed research programming development, implementation, and evaluation
Contemporary expertise in athletic training
Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification
NPI number with appropriate health care field designation
Must hold current athletic training licensure in West Virginia or be eligible for licensure
Preferred
A minimum of three (3) years of clinical supervision and/or teaching in a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
Service to the profession with state, district, and national committees
Record of a clear scholarly focus with the potential to attract external funding
Experience in using biomechanical equipment and patient reported outcomes (Motion capture, Isokinetic - Biodex, force plate, EMG, and IMUs) for evaluation and return to play protocol testing
Company
West Virginia University
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
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Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
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Michael Benson
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