Visiting Lecturer and Coordinator of Clinical Education

Position Title:

Visiting Lecturer and Coordinator of Clinical Education

Department/School:

Athletic Training/School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$77,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Athletic Training Program at Marist University invites applications for a 2-year Visiting Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach primarily courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program with a focus on Therapeutic Exercise and Therapeutic Interventions. The successful candidate will also assume the role of Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Athletic Training, health professions, exercise science/kinesiology or education.

BOC, Inc. Athletic Trainer certification (ATC)

Eligible for NYS Athletic Trainer license

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will teach primarily courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program with a focus on Therapeutic Exercise and Therapeutic Interventions and will also assume the role of Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC). The CEC is responsible for the oversight and operation of the clinical education component for students enrolled in the MSAT program. The CEC will be responsible for communicating between the athletic training program and affiliated clinical education sites and facilitating learning experiences for students during their clinical field experience (CFE). In cooperation with other faculty, the CEC will evaluate students' performance and determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences. The CEC is further charged with ensuring a logical progression of clinical experience that encompasses a variety of patient populations, which will prepare the students for autonomous practice upon graduation. The CEC will facilitate quality learning experiences for students' clinical education, along with educating students and preceptors about clinical education. The CEC will also be responsible for providing professional development opportunities for preceptors to promote the integration of evidence-informed practice into patient care.

Additionally, the CEC is responsible for maintaining all records related to the CFE. This can include, but is not limited to, student medical requirements, preceptor credentials, clinical site therapeutic equipment databases, affiliated clinical site agreements, and all student clinical education forms. It is the responsibility of the CEC to recruit effective preceptors, and to conduct initial training and subsequent annual evaluation for each preceptor and affiliated clinical site. The CEC will be the liaison for preceptors regarding the CFE and will also become the point of contact for instructors involved with the didactic courses that accompany the CFE. The CEC will also be responsible for collecting, organizing, and disseminating records related to clinical education assessment, and will work with the department faculty to ensure quality control within the CFE.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Additional courses could include undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology and First Aid/CPR.
• Collaborate with faculty in curriculum review, revision, assessment, and strategic planning.
• Potential to teach summer MSAT courses.
• Participate in the recruitment, admission, and retention of MSAT program applicants.
• Assist with maintaining CAATE accreditation.
• Support Marist University's mission to help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD/EdD in Athletic Training, health professions, exercise science/kinesiology or education.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  
  
  
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
  
  
  
  
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
  
  
  
  

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and clinical coordination.

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.