Department Chair, Health & Human Performance
Institution: University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Location: River Falls, WI
Category: * Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
Posted: 05/15/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

The University of Wisconsin - River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. Year around arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible. UW-RF's 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued.

The Position
The Health and Human Performance Department at UW-River Falls seeks an experienced, visionary leader to be Department Chair. We seek a candidate with a history of cultivating camaraderie and teamwork among colleagues. The successful applicant should possess expertise in one of the Department's focus areas-physical education teacher preparation, health education teacher preparation, exercise and sport science, adapted physical education, dance, and/or outdoor education. Expectations include a commitment of fostering excellence in teaching, scholarly pursuits, and service among faculty.

Compensation
Compensation is based on qualifications including education and experience. The 9-month position is 75% chair and 25% teaching (3 units per semester).

Required Qualifications
* Doctorate degree in Kinesiology or other related area.
* Proven excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the degree that would qualify for granting tenure at the rank of Associate/Full Professor. Depending on qualifications, tenure may be granted at the time of appointment.
* Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.

Qualifications Below May Be Considered an Asset
* Previous leadership experience in higher education.
* Proven support for teaching excellence.
* Excellent communication skills and collegiality congruent with current faculty.
* Ability to align professional interests with mission and vision of Department, College, & University.
* NASPE/NCATE experience.

To Apply
Submit the following items:
* Curriculum vitae
* Letter of Interest specifying: Qualifications, statement of experience, including ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse culture (diversity statement), evidence of effective leadership, evidence of teaching effectiveness or a reflective statement noting teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcript (official copies will be required if hired) and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your leadership and teaching ability, experience, and professional preparation.

NOTE: The committee reserves the right to contact additional references.

Electronic applications must be submitted as MS Word documents.

The names of all nominees and applicants who have not requested confidentiality in writing, and identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

Deadline to Apply: Review of Applications will begin on June 23, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please note: Background checks are conducted on all final candidates for all positions.

Postal Address: Karla Zhe, Chair Search/Screen Committee
Department of Health & Human Performance
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
410 South Third Street
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone: varies
Email Address: karla.k.zhe@uwrf.edu