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Northern Illinois Universitys School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences invites applications for a 9-month temporary Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training. This full-time role within the College of Health and Human Sciences focuses on teaching within our CAATE-accredited professional Athletic Training program. Join a dedicated faculty in a newly established school committed to excellence in clinical education and student development.
NIU is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-High Research Activity located in DeKalb, IL. The main campus is in DeKalb, which is a diverse and growing community 65 miles west of Chicagos Loop and 40 miles southeast of Rockford, with education centers in Rockford and Naperville. DeKalb County, with a population of about 100,000, is a modern paradox: a rural/urban community. It is simultaneously recognized for its manufacturing and rich farmlands, as evidenced by it being the site of the first manufacturing of barbed wire and the development of hybrid seed corn. NIU faculty and students live in communities throughout Northern Illinois, including the western Chicago suburbs, the city of Rockford, and small towns within driving distance from the university. The recently revitalized downtown city of DeKalb offers shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Business investment is evident in DeKalbs Chicago West Business Center, whose residents include companies such as Facebook/Meta, Ferrara Candy, and Kraft/Heinz.
Position Summary
This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track temporary Clinical Assistant Professor. The faculty member is responsible for all aspects of educating Athletic Training students in the MS program through classroom instruction, student engagement at Northern Illinois University, clinical practice, and with external clinical placement facilitation. We seek a faculty member who demonstrates a commitment to NIUs mission by supporting access to high-quality education and actively engages students in evidence-based inquiry and community-based learning experiences.
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For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit the Clinical Assistant Professor in Athletic Training posting to create an application profile and submit the following materials by April 15, 2026:
Although priority review will commence after April 15, 2026, the search committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; therefore, applications submitted after April 15, 2026, are strongly welcomed.
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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, physical and mental marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a persons disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.
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