Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-siteStephenville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead department administration and strategic planning by collaborating with faculty to establish a vision, develop a strategic plan, and manage the department budget and resource allocation. Oversee faculty recruitment, mentorship, and annual performance evaluations while ensuring curriculum assessment and accreditation compliance. Deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory offerings to undergraduate and graduate students, integrating innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. Maintain an active research agenda through scholarly publication and external funding pursuit. Report to the Dean of the College of Kinesiology and Sport Management in a tenured role located primarily on the main campus in Stephenville, Texas.
Required Qualifications
- distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements
- Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement
- Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction
- written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities
- ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner
- Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
- Eligibility for tenure will be determined by reviewing the candidate's record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with Texas A&M University System guidance
- Tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents
- All positions are security-sensitive
- Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation
- employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures
- completion of the criminal history check
Desired Qualifications
- Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena
- Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation
- Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department
- Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives
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