CFP: Head, Department of Kinesiology University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - College of Education
Location: Lafayette, LA
Category:

* Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
* Faculty - Health - Sports Mgmt, Recreation & Leisure Studies

Posted: 07/03/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

POSITION: Head, Department of Kinesiology University of Louisiana at Lafayette, nine month tenure track appointment with summer employment guaranteed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will head the Department of Kinesiology and meet all criteria in teaching, research and service for tenure and qualify for rank as assistant, associate or full professor. Responsibilities include serving as an academic administrator to a dynamic, multidisciplinary faculty, encouraging professional growth, communicating pertinent information to the university community, faculty, staff, and students in addition to fulfilling half-time teaching expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in one of the following areas: athletic training, exercise science, health and physical education, health promotion, sports management, or a related area.

Candidate must have evidence of professional achievement, successful teaching experience, a proven record of successful research, and support for scholarly activities. Candidate must demonstrate leadership management; communicative and interpersonal skills that foster a harmonious environment of continual growth; and strive to promote local, regional, national, and international visibility within the profession. Previous administrative experience preferred.

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of eight publicly supported universities in the University of Louisiana system. Our university consists of eight degree-granting colleges and the Graduate School. The university enrollment is 16,300 and it employs 550 full time faculty. The College of Education consists of three academic departments in the disciplines of Kinesiology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Foundations and Leadership. The Department of Kinesiology has approximately 750 majors and 19 faculty members.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE: Fall semester 2009; Summer 2009 if available.

APPLICATIONS: Applications should be received by January 31, 2009. The following materials are requested: letter of application, resume, two most recent samples of scholarly work, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Materials should be emailed to Dr. Lyman at halo@louisiana.edu or mailed to:
Dr. Susan Lyman; Chair, Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
225 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506
337-482-6465 halo@louisiana.edu


Postal Address: Dept. of Kinesiology
College of Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
225 Cajun Dome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Phone: 337-482-6465
Email Address: halo@louisiana.edu