The College of Health Professions and Science has a strong interest in being a leader in training the next generation of Health and Science Professionals. Current offerings at MSU-Billings include healthcare related degree programs that span areas from careers with direct patient contact (such as Nursing, Athletic Training, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Paramedic, Radiology and Ultrasound Technology) to the Allied Health professions (such as Health Administration, Medical Coding and Billing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. We also offer degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Health and Human Performance that prepare students to continue their education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students and Faculty in these programs have opportunities to collaborate, conduct joint research, expand research, develop additional career pathways, and build meaningful connections within the health services, industry, and biotech sectors to meet our community and regional needs. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Health Professions and Science at https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/.

General Statement:

Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Human Performance/Athletic Training 3+2 curricular pathway degree which include courses in the following rubrics: KIN, ATEP, CHTH, HTH, and NUTR. This faculty member is also expected to participate in scholarship by engaging in research, as well as direct undergraduate and graduate student thesis and research projects. This faculty member also is expected to advise students and provide service to the department, college, university and community; and support and engage in the university’s commitment to outcomes assessment.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, knowledge & Skills:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
• Contemporary expertise in athletic training
• Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification
• NPI number with appropriate health care field designation
• Possession of a current Montana state athletic training credential and in good standing
• Previous clinical practice in athletic training

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, knowledge & Skills:

• Coursework completed towards terminal degree (PhD, EdD)
• Experience teaching Human Performance and Athletic Training coursework
• Demonstration of scholarship and developed research agenda
• Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association

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