Chair and Associate Professor/Professor
Institution: The University of Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN
Category:
* Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology
* Faculty - Health - Sports Mgmt, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Posted: 10/23/2008
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Job Summary: The Chair provides leadership in the administration of programs leading to the B.S.Ed. degree in three majors: Sport and Leisure Management, Physical Education Teacher Education, and Health and Human Performance, including concentrations in Dietetics, Exercise and Sport Science, and Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management, and the M.S. degree in two majors: Clinical Nutrition, and Human Movement Science, including concentrations in Exercise and Sport Science, Health Promotion, Sport and Leisure Commerce, and Physical Education Teacher Education. The department also maintains an extensive University wide physical activity program. The Chair interacts with alumni and University colleagues; establishes collaborative relationships with community partners; participates in national, regional, and state professional organizations; extends the department's focus on research, and capacity to secure external funding; and provides for sound management for the department's resources, including 31 full time and 35 part time faculty members.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree related to the disciplines in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences, and have successful experience in teaching, research, service and leadership. It is preferred that the candidate has a national reputation and a record of continued scholarship in one or more academic areas of the department; success in securing external funding; proven leadership and management competencies including strategic planning, team building, fiscal responsibility; and effective interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter with a detailed statement indicating qualifications as chair and specific vision for the department, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) name, address, telephone numbers, and email address of four references, in addition to your specific affiliation with each of these individuals. Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. Address inquiries to Dr. Vivian Morris, Assistant Dean and Search Committee Chair, at vgmorris@memphis.edu.
Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Application Information
Contact: Department of Human Resources
Human Resources
The University of Memphis
Online App. Form: http://workforum.memphis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50563
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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