Assistant Professor – Health and Human Performance Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Assistant Professor – Health and Human Performance Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu Applications taken online only at

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University, a TBR institution, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age
in its program and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director, Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 4457, Browning Building Room 7A, Clarksville, TN 37044,

Phone:

(931) 221-7178. Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number 2012663Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor – Health and Human Performance
Pay Rate Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Regular/Temporary Regular
If temporary, list duration Type of Appointment Tenure Track
Contract Period 9 month
Employment Category Adjunct Position? Position Summary Information Position Summary Austin Peay State University’s Department of Health and Human Performance seeks a dynamic leader for a tenure-track position beginning January 2026. The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Professor/Program Director for our new Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program, with the inaugural cohort launching in Summer 2027. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead the MAT program through the initial CAATE accreditation and all subsequent annual reviews, reaccreditations, and other CAATE requirements.
All administrative duties as required by APSU to achieve program outcomes.
Recruit and retain additional program faculty.
Teach courses within the Kinesiology and Health and Human Performance undergraduate programs and the Master of Athletic Training graduate program.
Conduct research within the discipline.
Provide service to the Department, College, and University Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated experience teaching within a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.
Demonstrated experience with the CAATE accreditation processes.
Demonstrated scholarship in athletic training (or related field).

Physical Requirements Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, including but not limited to DAT, DSc, or Ed.

D., from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training or a related field.
Current national certification and be in good standing with the Board of Certification, Inc.
Eligible for and maintain Tennessee State licensure.
A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in athletic training.
Previous full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities.
Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check
Posting Detail Information Open Date 05/05/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu Applications taken online only at

IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Austin Peay State University, a TBR institution, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age
in its program and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director, Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 4457, Browning Building Room 7A, Clarksville, TN 37044,

Phone:

(931) 221-7178.