Slippery Rock University invites applicants for a non-teaching, temporary, 10-month faculty, with the rank of Instructor. This position will provide athletic training and medical services to SRU student-athletes. This position additionally includes all administrative tasks necessary to be an effective athletic trainer as the head of football and women’s tennis. This posting is the result of a resignation and the line is under consideration for a tenure track search following the 2025-2026 academic year. This position is 10-month July 26, 2025 - May 29, 2026.
Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree required. Experience working in an NCAA athletic department, and strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
A minimum of three years of professional practice as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer by August 2025 and experience with intercollegiate football. PA state licensure or eligible. Commitment to the education of diverse populations. A successful performance in an on-campus interview and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an NCAA Division II athletic department. Experience with administrative tasks (i.e. budget, insurance, drug testing, etc.) and as a preceptor.
Slippery Rock University, with a student population of nearly 8,500 and some 1000 employees, is a wonderful place to work no matter what your career aspirations are. The University prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming and small town friendly. The campus blends beauty and history and is expansive, with over 600 rolling acres. Slippery Rock, while convenient to major metropolitan centers such as Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Erie, offers a rural surrounding area with much to see and do. SRU employees appreciate how convenient the University is to things they value such as housing, education, medical care, shopping and recreation. As a member university of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, SRU employees are state employees of the Commonwealth. Slippery Rock University offers competitive salaries and wages, a comprehensive benefit package, and a number of retirement options.
