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The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Athletic Training (MSAT) program beginning August 2027.
The successful applicant will demonstrate contemporary expertise in one or more of the following professional domains of athletic training: urgent and emergent care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and/or performance enhancement. Administrative responsibilities in the roles of program director or director of clinical education may be assigned in the future. Further, the successful candidate will be able to mentor graduate students through capstone projects, conduct research, publish scholarly manuscripts, apply for, and receive internal and external grant funding, and provide community engagement and professional service.
LOCATION
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field, with successful completion of at least 18 hours of graduate level ATR related coursework.
- Candidate must hold current Board of Certification as an Athletic Trainer (in good standing) and possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of North Carolina.
Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track or lecturer position and may be considered for transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral of the terminal degree.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- significant previous teaching experience at the university level, as the instructor of record of multiple courses within a CAATE-accredited program;
- an established record of or demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity in athletic training or allied health field;
- 5 years clinical experience as a full-time certified athletic trainer;
- experience serving as a clinical preceptor in an Athletic Training Program;
- demonstrated ability to mentor student research;
- experience developing and maintaining collaborative relations with campus constituents and off-campus clinical sites;
- a successful record of community/professional service and engagement;
- an established record of successful academic leadership;
- a stated desire to serve as program director and/or director of clinical education in the future;
- experience with the CAATE accreditation processes;
- experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSURE
- BOC certification
- NPI number
- Eligible for NC Athletic Training licensure
BRIEF SUMMARY OF WORK FOR THIS POSITION
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) prepares entry-level professionals to enter the field of Athletic Training. The degree is built around 60 credit hours of required coursework to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the students to sit for the national Board of Certification examination.
Graduates from the program establish successful careers as athletic trainers in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other athletic health care settings.
The Athletic Training program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty.
The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Healthful Living and Fitness Education
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
- Recreation Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)
The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:
- Athletic Training
- Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
- Gerontology with 4+1 options:
- (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
- Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
- Exercise Science / Gerontology
- Psychology / Gerontology
- Communications / Gerontology
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport / Gerontology
The SHAHS also supports:
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
- Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education
Minors are offered in:
- Gerontology
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Whole Health & Wellness Studies
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
- Yoga Studies
- Assistance Dog Training
The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness (WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.
COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO STATEMENT
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
NUMBER OF OPENINGS
Single Incumbent
SPECIAL NOTES TO APPLICANTS
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
REQUIRED MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position)
- List of 3 Professional References
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Summary
POSITION TYPE
Permanent
JOB POSTING DATE
11/04/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
12/07/2026
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Summary
Optional Documents
INTRODUCTION
The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Athletic Training (MSAT) program beginning August 2027.
The successful applicant will demonstrate contemporary expertise in one or more of the following professional domains of athletic training: urgent and emergent care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and/or performance enhancement. Administrative responsibilities in the roles of program director or director of clinical education may be assigned in the future. Further, the successful candidate will be able to mentor graduate students through capstone projects, conduct research, publish scholarly manuscripts, apply for, and receive internal and external grant funding, and provide community engagement and professional service.
LOCATION
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Athletic Training or a closely related field, with successful completion of at least 18 hours of graduate level ATR related coursework.
- Candidate must hold current Board of Certification as an Athletic Trainer (in good standing) and possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of North Carolina.
Note: Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered. To be appointed to a tenure-track position, all degree requirements must be completed and the terminal degree officially conferred prior to the start of the appointment. Candidates who have not met these requirements by the appointment start date may be appointed to a Practice Track or lecturer position and may be considered for transition to the tenure-track rank upon successful completion and official conferral of the terminal degree.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- significant previous teaching experience at the university level, as the instructor of record of multiple courses within a CAATE-accredited program;
- an established record of or demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity in athletic training or allied health field;
- 5 years clinical experience as a full-time certified athletic trainer;
- experience serving as a clinical preceptor in an Athletic Training Program;
- demonstrated ability to mentor student research;
- experience developing and maintaining collaborative relations with campus constituents and off-campus clinical sites;
- a successful record of community/professional service and engagement;
- an established record of successful academic leadership;
- a stated desire to serve as program director and/or director of clinical education in the future;
- experience with the CAATE accreditation processes;
- experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSURE
- BOC certification
- NPI number
- Eligible for NC Athletic Training licensure
BRIEF SUMMARY OF WORK FOR THIS POSITION
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) prepares entry-level professionals to enter the field of Athletic Training. The degree is built around 60 credit hours of required coursework to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the students to sit for the national Board of Certification examination.
Graduates from the program establish successful careers as athletic trainers in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other athletic health care settings.
The Athletic Training program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS), which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1,900 students and 60 full-time faculty.
The SHAHS has six undergraduate degree programs:
- Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Healthful Living and Fitness Education
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
- Recreation Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)
The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:
- Athletic Training
- Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
- Gerontology with 4+1 options:
- (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology
- Recreation Therapy / Gerontology
- Exercise Science / Gerontology
- Psychology / Gerontology
- Communications / Gerontology
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport / Gerontology
The SHAHS also supports:
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
- Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education
Minors are offered in:
- Gerontology
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Whole Health & Wellness Studies
- Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
- Yoga Studies
- Assistance Dog Training
The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness (WPA/L) program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.
COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO STATEMENT
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
NUMBER OF OPENINGS
Single Incumbent
SPECIAL NOTES TO APPLICANTS
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
REQUIRED MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter (2-3 pages in length; please address how you meet the minimum requirements / preferred qualifications for this position)
- List of 3 Professional References
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Summary
POSITION TYPE
Permanent
JOB POSTING DATE
11/04/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
12/07/2026
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
- Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Summary
Optional Documents
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Which cities in North Carolina have the most associate professor sponsorship jobs?
Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh account for the largest share of sponsored associate professor positions in North Carolina, anchored by Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State respectively. Winston-Salem adds volume through Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's academic health programs. Charlotte is a smaller but growing market through UNC Charlotte and Queens University of Charlotte.
Which visa types realistically apply to associate professor roles in North Carolina?
H-1B visa is the most common path, covering specialty occupation faculty roles that require a directly related advanced degree. J-1 visa is widely used for visiting or exchange scholar appointments through a designated sponsor organization. TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican citizens whose credentials align with the USMCA Teacher category at the college or university level. F-1 OPT can support short-term postdoctoral transitions before a faculty appointment begins. EB-1B and EB-2 green cards are typical long-term pathways for tenured-track faculty.
How to find associate professor visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate lists North Carolina employers with verified visa sponsorship history, searchable by role and city. For associate professor positions specifically, filtering to academic institutions in Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem surfaces the most active sponsors. Migrate Mate shows which universities have filed for faculty roles historically, letting you prioritize outreach to departments with an established international hiring record.
Which employers in North Carolina sponsor visas for associate professors?
Duke University, the University of North Carolina system, and NC State University are among the most active sponsors of international faculty in North Carolina. Wake Forest University and East Carolina University also maintain consistent sponsorship records. Medical schools and health sciences programs at these institutions frequently sponsor positions in research-intensive disciplines, where the international faculty pipeline is especially well established.
Are there state-specific factors that affect associate professor visa sponsorship in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Research Triangle concentration of Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State creates unusually high demand for research faculty, which supports active H-1B and J-1 sponsorship activity. The state's NIH-funded research portfolio makes biomedical, public health, and life sciences faculty particularly sought after. North Carolina public universities follow UNC System employment policies, and international faculty hiring typically routes through dedicated office of international scholars offices at each campus.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored associate professor jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.