Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Athletic Therapy

Université York

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Athletic Therapy. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a three-year term to commence July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to provide creative educational leadership in enhancing teaching and learning through curricular and pedagogical innovation in the classroom and at the program level. As well, curricular and pedagogical innovations in the classroom and applied settings must reflect relevant evidence informed practices across the entire spectrum of the Athletic Therapy profession.

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) http://www.yorku.ca/health/kinesiology/ has an international reputation for the quality of its research and graduate http://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/kahs/programs/ and undergraduate education programs, and is the home to an accredited undergraduate-level Athletic Therapy certificate program http://www.yorku.ca/health/kinesiology/certificates/athletic-therapy-certificate/, with current efforts to develop a Master’s of Athletic Therapy program. The undergraduate-level Athletic Therapy certificate is an inquiry-based 3-year program and can be earned with the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) options in KHS. KHS has a faculty complement of over 90 full-time and part-time faculty members, approximately 3300 undergraduate students in the BA or BSc program, and 180 graduate students in the MA, MSc, MFSc and PhD programs. Our vision is to be Canada’s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration, and dissemination about physical activity and its importance for human health, health science, and society.

Candidate Qualifications:
Degree: PhD or completed by July 1, 2025, is preferred, or PhD defense completed by December 31, 2025 in Kinesiology, or a related field is required. Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C)) with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) is also required.
Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g., teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, student and/or peer evaluations) in on-field emergency care skills, assessment, and management of sideline injuries, and prophylactic and rehabilitative (taping and bracing) skills).
• Strong commitment to pedagogy and student success, the capacity to bring a theoretical and practical orientation to athletic therapy teaching, learning and program design, and evidence of good judgment and a reflective approach to innovation in teaching. Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred.

Additional: Current certification as a First Responder with the Canadian Red Cross (or equivalent). .
• Demonstrated record of experience in on-field emergency care skills, assessment, and management of sideline injuries, and prophylactic and rehabilitative (taping and bracing) skills as a Certified Athletic Therapist is required.

Hiring Policies:
• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program Manager (chapman7@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Dr. Parissa Safai, Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Science at kinchair@yorku.ca.

Application Process:
• Due date for completed applications: November 29, 2024
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter; 3) Teaching philosophy statement; 4) contact information for three professional references.
• Optional components: evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching (e.g., sample course outlines, teaching evaluations, descriptions of mentorship/placement supervision, conference papers and publications relating to pedagogy.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Dr. Parissa Safai, Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Science at kinchair@yorku.ca. 
• Submit materials: at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HH_CLA_Ath

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