Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCE) in the CAATE accredited Master of Athletic Training program. This is a 12-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty position with comprehensive benefits. This person will be responsible for managing and organizing comprehensive clinical education assignments for students within the Athletic Training major and the instruction and coordination of program preceptors. This person will also instruct courses in the athletic training major and assist the Athletic Training Program Chair in coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of the program. Other duties include academic advising, professional mentoring, and participating on university committees. Preferred start date is early-to-mid June 2024. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a doctoral degree or be willing to complete one within 2 years. Clinical doctorates (DAT, DPT, etc.) will be accepted.
- Have at least one year of BOC certification in good standing and previous clinical practice experience in athletic training.
- Have an NPI number with appropriate health care field designation.
- Possess a current South Dakota Athletic Training license or be eligible to receive one.
- Show evidence of scholarship and/or continuing education.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
- Be comfortable with and willing to learn the use of digital technologies to enhance student engagement and learning.
All applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae/resume and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) of four professional references. Original transcripts and background check will be required before the university makes an appointment.
Please submit materials electronically via email to hr@dwu.edu. Please write Athletic Training in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) is a private, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church granting associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The University’s mission is to provide a transformative learning experience that cultivates enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration, and meaningful service. The University serves approximately 1,000 students from across the nation and around the world, including a significant number of first-generation students from the Great Plains region. Dakota Wesleyan’s profile is on the rise both regionally and nationally. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Dakota Wesleyan as best value school in the Midwest and as one of the best regional colleges in the Midwest. In the past decade, university donors have made possible a new health science center; a black box theater and alumni welcome center; a 90,000 sq ft sport and wellness complex; a new residence hall; and the new School of Business, Innovation and Leadership.
DWU is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a community of 15,000, nestled in the heart of one of the country’s finest outdoor recreation areas. Mitchell is the sixth largest city in South Dakota and home to the world’s only Corn Palace. The University is within an hour’s drive of Sioux Falls, one of the Upper Midwest’s largest statistical metropolitan areas. It is within a six-hour drive of several major metropolitan areas (Omaha, N.E.; Minneapolis, M.N.; Kansas City, M.O.).
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Dakota Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming and encouraging applications from members of underrepresented groups. DWU is a tobacco free campus.