ASHS- Adjunct Medical Director Athletic Training

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Job Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is seeking an adjunct medical director to serve as a resource and medical content expert for the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program at the Mesa, Arizona campus. This individual works closely with the athletic training program director and faculty to ensure quality program offerings and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advise the program director and faculty on the various aspects of program delivery including, but not limited to:

Didactic and clinical instruction;

Research Activities

Provide competent medical guidance to ensure that students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential for successful professional practice as an athletic trainer;

Contribute to the education and development of athletic training students through participation in didactic and clinical skills instruction, as needed.

Provides medical direction to athletic training students and/or faculty when they are involved in the delivery of athletic training services, through the formal approval of standing orders and protocols;

  • Participating in the preparation of documents and reports as needed;
  • Participating in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation activities, as needed;

Being an advocate for the program and the athletic training profession within the academic and medical community;

Advise the program director of any changes occurring in the medical community that might impact the athletic training program;

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Must possess a medical degree (MD or DO)
  • Must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arizona, and board certified in one or more of the following specialties:
  • Family practice;
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports medicine
  • Must have demonstrable experience with or about the athletic training profession

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Completed fellowship in one or more of the following areas:
  • Child neurology
  • Pediatric sports medicine
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Orthopedic sports medicine
  • Sports medicine
  • Experience in the development and administration of didactic and clinical education programs

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide medical guidance and content expertise to the Master of Athletic Training program at the Mesa campus. Responsibilities include advising faculty on curriculum delivery, overseeing clinical protocols, and participating in program evaluation and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Didactic instructionProfessional advocacyPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

Sports Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
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Hospitals and Health Care
Kirksville, Missouri
51-200 employees

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$416k
Typical market rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.