Sunday, April 24, 2005

JOB: Department Chair, Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management

Position: Department Chair, Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: The University of Mississippi
Location: Mississippi
Date posted: 3/29/2005

THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management

THE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

The School of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, at The University of Mississippi invites applications for department chair, a tenured, twelve-month position at the rank of associate/full professor as determined by experience and record. The department includes 11 members with primary appointments and with diverse research interests in health, exercise science, and recreation management. There are approximately 350 undergraduate majors studying exercise science (B.S.) and park and recreation management (B.A.). Graduate programs in health promotion (M.S.), exercise science (M.S., Ph.D.), and park and recreation management (M.A.) are offered.

Applicants must have the following qualifications: a doctorate in health, exercise science, recreation management, or a closely related field; excellent teaching credentials; a record of scholarly achievement; an ongoing research program; experience with externally-funded grant programs; demonstrated leadership as department chair or program director; and a demonstrated record of effective interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities include: overall direction and management of the department; facilitation and enhancement of research, teaching and service activities; advancement of collaborations with research and service entities; and strategic planning for the department and school.

Applicants should provide: letter of application including statements of research, teaching and administrative interests and philosophies; transcripts; curriculum vita; reprints; the names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of five references.

Review of applications is ongoing. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. The salary will depend upon experience, qualifications, and departmental budget. Starting date is negotiable, July 1, 2005 preferred.

Applications must be submitted on line to: https://jobs.olemiss.edu. Official transcripts and reprints are to be mailed to:

Ms. Denny Spencer
Administrative Secretary
The University of Mississippi
School of Applied Sciences
P O Box 1848
University, Mississippi 38677

For more information on the department and the School of Applied Sciences, go to our website: http://olemiss.edu/depts/applied_sciences.

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer

Contact Information:

Web Site : https://jobs.olemiss.edu
Phone : 662-915-7900
Fax : 662-915-7901
Ms. Denny Spencer
Administrative Secretary
The School of Applied Sciences
The University of Mississippi
P O Box 1848
The George Street House
University, MS 38677
USA

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