Assistant or Associate in Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

Job Title
Assistant or Associate in Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

Requisition Number
FE04906

Working Title

Department Name
7N610:Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education

Degree in athletic training, with one of the following:
a. A post-professional academic doctoral degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc), or
b. A professional Doctor of Athletic Training degree.

Required Related Experience

• Experience teaching in CAATE-accredited PMSAT curriculums with emphasis in course management and design, particularly in the content areas of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury evaluation, upper extremity musculoskeletal injury evaluation, emergency care and management, and general medical conditions.
• Teaching experience in post-professional athletic training curriculums.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Current athletic training license in Kentucky or eligibility for licensure.

Job Summary

Tenure-eligible Faculty Position in the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition

The Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition (ATCN), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 12-month appointment, tenure-eligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Special Title Series, to begin employment by July 1, 2026.

Primary duties of this position include comprehensive teaching in the Professional Master’s of Science in Athletic Training (PMSAT) curriculum and the Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management, advancing a scholarly agenda that synergizes with and enhances the research portfolio of the Department and College, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituents, participating in institutional and professional service, and mentoring students in the PMSAT program. The distribution of effort for this position will be approximately 65-80% instruction, 10- 20% scholarship/research, 5-10% service, and 2-5% professional development.

The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are dedicated to fostering a professional and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to support a strong community where individuals can thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. The Athletic Training program within the department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition strives to develop practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective, and service oriented. For more information, please visit https://chs.uky.edu/athletic-training.

Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita and a letter of interest outlining your teaching and/or mentorship experiences with PMSAT and post-professional AT students and the potential to partner in scholarly activity within the academic institution or UK Healthcare. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Hanna Hoch, College of Health Sciences, Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, Wethington Building, 900 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, or email at Johanna.hoch@uky.edu .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Implementation of CAATE accreditation standards.
• Experience mentoring PMSAT students and supervision of teaching assistants in PMSAT courses.
• Record of research and scholarly work contributing toward peer-reviewed professional presentations and publications.
• Regional or national professional service in athletic training organizations.
• Able to begin employment July 1st, 2026.
• Participation with the CAATE accreditation self-study process.
• Administrative experience in a CAATE accredited program.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic statusor whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.