26-107 Tenure-Track Faculty of Sports Medicine /Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Sports Medicine invites applicants for a Full-time, 9-month Tenure-Track Faculty of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise, and training. The position begins in August 2026.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the Department of Sports Medicine, part of the College of Health Sciences, is to prepare students for careers in the athletic training and physician assistant fields. One of the first five NATA approved programs, WCU has offered athletic training education programming since 1970. The Sports Medicine Department consists of 15 faculty members who serve in the classroom and/or in the athletic training setting providing clinical services.

The faculty member will primarily serve as an athletic trainer. This involves providing service for WCU intercollegiate athletics and as a preceptor for athletic training students in the CAATE-accredited graduate professional program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to the needs of the department’s students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive clinical athletic training services within the Sports Medicine program. Clinical workload will be assigned by the Department Chairperson based on experience and department needs.
• Weekly work hours will vary based on assignments, seasonal demands, and healthcare needs, and will be established in consultation with the healthcare administrator.
• Serve as primary athletic trainer for assigned WCU intercollegiate student-athletes and teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Participate in the athletic healthcare services model, including flexibility to support other teams or healthcare needs (secondary assignments) as required.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based athletic training care in collaboration with team physicians, medical providers, and allied health professionals.

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Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Sports Medicine invites applicants for a Full-time, 9-month Tenure-Track Faculty of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise, and training. The position begins in August 2026.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the Department of Sports Medicine, part of the College of Health Sciences, is to prepare students for careers in the athletic training and physician assistant fields. One of the first five NATA approved programs, WCU has offered athletic training education programming since 1970. The Sports Medicine Department consists of 15 faculty members who serve in the classroom and/or in the athletic training setting providing clinical services.

The faculty member will primarily serve as an athletic trainer. This involves providing service for WCU intercollegiate athletics and as a preceptor for athletic training students in the CAATE-accredited graduate professional program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to the needs of the department’s students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive clinical athletic training services within the Sports Medicine program. Clinical workload will be assigned by the Department Chairperson based on experience and department needs.
• Weekly work hours will vary based on assignments, seasonal demands, and healthcare needs, and will be established in consultation with the healthcare administrator.
• Serve as primary athletic trainer for assigned WCU intercollegiate student-athletes and teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Participate in the athletic healthcare services model, including flexibility to support other teams or healthcare needs (secondary assignments) as required.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based athletic training care in collaboration with team physicians, medical providers, and allied health professionals.
• Travel with assigned athletic teams, including evenings and weekends, as required by competitive and seasonal schedules.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for athletic training students enrolled in WCU’s CAATE-accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training program.
• Engage in scholarly growth and service opportunities consistent with rank.
• Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of full-time clinical athletic training work experience
• BOC certification
• Pennsylvania athletic training license or eligible for PA license

Preferred Qualifications

• Post graduate degree in athletic training or a related field; and/or
• Athletic training experience at the collegiate level; and/or
• Athletic training experience with collision sports; and/or
• Experience as a preceptor for athletic training students from an accredited AT program; and/or
• Professional service at the state, district, or national level; and/or
• Record of scholarly activity

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin in March 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The advertisement may be removed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover Letter addressing –

  1. Specific areas of clinical experience or expertise.
  2. Capacity for or record of scholarly activity.
  3. Experience with any of the preferred qualifications, if any
  4. Experience in supervision of athletic training students, if any

• CV

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date)

• List of three references (Include name, email address, and phone number for each reference)

• Service Statement (see below):

West Chester University is a community of educators that develops graduates to succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU GRADUATES WILL:

• Apply scientific reasoning and demonstrate quantitative and qualitative literacy
• Collaborate with others to solve problems and address societal needs
• Communicate effectively and participate in civic discourse
• Engage inclusively in a diverse society
• Understand the ethical implications of decisions and the world in which they live

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS:

To fulfill its mission as a public institution serving the Commonwealth, West Chester University will focus on student success and institutional improvement as measured by the degree to which WCU demonstrates:

• Access to learning
• Community and cultural engagement
• Continuous improvement
• Critical thinking
• Inclusion
• Scholarly and creative activities
• Sustainability

Given this, please select from one of the prompts below to create a service statement (no more than 1 page)

Engagement with the Campus Community

• Describe your efforts to create an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. How have you contributed to fostering a sense of belonging in your department or institution?

Mentorship and Student Support

• How have you worked to support and mentor students with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives? Share specific examples of how you have helped students navigate challenges in their academic or professional journeys.

Outreach and Community Involvement

• Discuss your experiences working with community organizations, schools, or educational programs that aim to expand access to higher education. How have you helped ensure broader participation in your field?

Pedagogical and Curricular Contributions

• How have you contributed to developing curricula, programs, or initiatives that are accessible and relevant to a broad range of students? Provide examples of how you have designed or implemented courses that engage with multiple perspectives.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Reflect on your participation in initiatives, committees, or professional development activities that aim to create a welcoming academic environment. How have you collaborated with colleagues to enhance student success and engagement?

Research and Scholarship Impact

• In what ways has your research or scholarly work contributed to increasing opportunities, perspectives, and voices in your field? Describe any projects or initiatives aimed at broadening participation, access or engagement.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

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