Tuesday, September 19, 2006

JOB: Department Chair, California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton
Location: Fullerton, CA
Category: * Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Posted: 09/18/2006
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a faculty position as Professor and Department Chairperson. This rapidly growing department, within the College of Health and Human Development, offers an undergraduate major leading to a B.S. in Kinesiology and a graduate program leading to an M.S. in Kinesiology. Both degrees have several focus areas related to multiple career objectives and sub disciplines within the health and human movement field. With outstanding faculty and staff, more than 1,000 student majors, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, nationally recognized academic programs, and strong College and University support, this position offers unparalleled opportunities for a dynamic leader and visionary. Visit the departmental and University websites for additional information about our offerings and faculty http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/knes/

Position
* Provide effective and innovative leadership to the Department.
* Manage academic planning, budget and resources, facilities, and external funding.
* Hire, retain, promote and mentor faculty and staff.
* Direct strategic planning for the Department.
* Promote collaborations within and across departments.
* Advocate strongly for the Department within and outside the university.
* Foster relationships between the Department and the College, University, and Community.

Qualifications
* Earned doctorate in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, or an allied field.
* Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
* Proven administrative and leadership skills related to personnel management, interpersonal communication, budget and resource management, decision-making, and development are essential.
* Experience in culturally diverse, international and interdisciplinary activities and in fostering university partnerships with community and professional agencies are highly desirable.

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities at the rank of Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement program through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm

Job Control Number
23603G-07-066

Appointment Date
July 2007

Application Procedures
Submit a letter of application, current vita, copy of recent publications, three letters of reference and a letter summarizing the candidate's views of (1) the role of the chairperson within the department, and (2) the future direction of the field of kinesiology with respect to curriculum and to professional and academic opportunities for graduates. Applications and inquiries should be directed to:

Chair Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA, 92834-6870.

Application Deadline
To assure full consideration complete applications should be received by November 1, 2006. The position will remain open until filled. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Debbie Rose, Chair of the search committee at (714) 278-5846.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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