Jefferson Health
Department Chair, Exercise Science and Program Director, Athletic Training, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- A minimum of three years of full-time teaching or comparable academic experience; progressive academic leadership experience required.
- Education
- Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
About the job
Leads the Exercise Science Department and directs the CAATE-accredited professional Athletic Training Program, overseeing academic strategy, faculty, resources, student outcomes, and accreditation compliance.
What you'll do
- Set departmental strategy and oversee academic quality, program development, faculty and staff, budgets, and resources.
- Direct the Athletic Training Program’s curriculum, operations, assessment, clinical education, and student outcomes.
- Lead CAATE accreditation compliance, reporting, and review preparation; build academic, clinical, and professional partnerships.
What they ask for
- Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and eligibility for faculty appointment at associate professor or professor rank.
- Current Board of Certification athletic trainer certification in good standing and eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
- At least three years of full-time teaching or comparable academic experience in athletic training education or a closely related field.
- Progressive academic leadership; knowledge of CAATE requirements; experience with curriculum and assessment; and ability to lead teams and manage personnel, budgets, and resources.
Nice to have
- Prior department-chair and/or CAATE-accredited athletic training program director experience.
- Experience preparing CAATE accreditation materials, overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs, or leading strategic program development.
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