Job description
Lecturer of Athletic Training and Exercise Science (Open Rank) and Coordinator of Clinical Education
The University of Maine’s School of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Athletic Training in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applicants for an open rank lecturer in athletic training and exercise science to serve as the Coordinator of Clinical Education for athletic training. The selected applicant may be appointed as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer based on prior years of professional and/or teaching experience. The start date for the position is September 1, 2026.
Responsibilities: This position’s primary responsibilities are teaching classes related to Athletic Training. Prior experience teaching more broadly within adjacent exercise science areas is desirable but not required given the Masters of Athletic Training program’s 3+2 program linking it to an undergraduate exercise science concentration. Substantive teaching expertise related to clinical skill development is expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on Program, College, and University-wide committees. In addition, this position’s responsibilities include academic advising. The expected primary advising responsibilities would be for undergraduate students in the 3+2. All core athletic training faculty must also participate in the assessment and maintenance of CAATE standards for our program. Candidates would also be expected to serve as coordinator of clinical education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both in-person on the Orono campus and online.
About the College:
The College of Education and Human Development is structured into three Schools. This current position falls under the School of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Athletic Training. The School includes both undergraduate and graduate offerings.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
The position requires either (1) a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Athletic Training or in a related area or (2) a master’s degree in Athletic Training or another relevant field and at least five years of relevant teaching and/or professional experience.
In all cases, successful candidates will be required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, be in good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC,) and be eligible for Maine state licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
Exceptionally well-qualified candidates will be considered for appointment as a senior or principal lecturer where the evidence of exceptional qualification would be provided by some combination of: years of professional experience as an athletic trainer; years of instructional experience as a faculty member in athletic training; and/or a record of accomplished service as program director and/or clinical coordinator.
Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students and supervising athletic training students in a clinical setting is preferred.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship that reflects courtesy, civility, mutual respect and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
To be considered for this position you will need to “apply” at https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2536 and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 9, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.
