Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota invites applications for a full-time position in Athletic Training. The successful candidate will provide athletic training services for a variety of intercollegiate NAIA sports. Specific sport coverage responsibilities will be determined based on a candidate's strengths, prior professional experience, and the needs of the athletic training department. Opportunities may also be available to teach occasional courses within the university's Department of Health & Human Performance and/or prerequisite courses for the Master of Athletic Training programs, depending on the candidate's education & background.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The DWU Master of Athletic Training Education Program is a CAATE accredited program. This position will also serve as a preceptor for this educational program.

The successful candidate will:

Possess BOC Certification and be eligible for SD State Licensure.
Prevent, treat and manage athletic injuries as well as general medical conditions
Assist with athletic sport coverage - including practices and games.
Master's degree strongly preferred (possible exception for individuals with extensive, successful, documented professional experience).
Ability to mentor athletic training students and facilitate a wholesome learning environment (ie in the role of a clinical preceptor)
Familiar/willingness to learn and utilize electronic medical records and data tracking systems
Be committed to mentoring students as a preceptor.

All applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (or resume), and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) of three professional references. Original transcripts and background check will be required before the university makes an appointment.

Please submit application materials electronically via email to: Carol Grode-Hanks, Human Resources, Dakota Wesleyan University at carol.grode-hanks@dwu.edu. Please include "Athletic Training" in the subject line of your email. 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 both bachelor's and master's degrees. The University's mission is toprovide 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. In 2018, Dakota Wesleyan introduced its Digital DWU initiative. This initiative focuses on creating learning opportunities for students that will prepare them to succeed in the digital world they will enter upon graduation. The initiative provides all students with iPads and supports faculty in utilizing technology to create a more engaging and inclusive educational experience for all students.

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, NE; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. For this position we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment-based visa at this time. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Dakota Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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