Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
- Institution: Barry University
- Posted: October 31, 2009
- Location: Florida
- Category: Kinesiology/exercise physiology/physical education, Academic administration, Deans
- Position Description: Not Provided
- Employment Level: Full Time
- Website: http://www.barry.edu
- Salary: Unspecified
Barry University seeks a dynamic, energetic and innovative leader to serve as Dean of the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Dean reports to the Provost and is the academic officer who provides administrative supervision and leadership to the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences (HPLS). The School of HPLS is comprised of three distinct units: the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES), the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), and the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW).
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:
* An earned Doctorate from a regionally/internationally accredited institution in one of the disciplines represented in the School of HPLS.
* A strong record of teaching and scholarship that supports the vision and goals of the School and a record of academic achievement consistent with an appointment at the rank of full professor.
* A record of success in resource allocation and securing external funding.
* Five years successful administrative experience in higher education at the department chair level or above or other comparable experience.
* Experience with program standards and review processes of accrediting agencies.
* Significant budgetary and planning experience in higher education.
* Commitment to NCAA Division II philosophy of athletic and academic balance and excellence among all student-athletes.
* Ability to promulgate recreation and wellness among the Barry community.
* Commitment to diversity, shared governance, faculty/coaches/staff development, and academic excellence consistent with the university's Adrian Dominican mission.
* Strong interpersonal and
Responsibilities:
The Dean is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic planning for the programs in the School in cooperation and consultation with the faculty, coaches, and staff. The Dean will oversee faculty, coach, and staff development as well as the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of goals and directions for the three units. The Dean will be expected to manage the budget, support faculty research, support the development of new programming and public/private partnerships, and oversee self-studies for accreditation.
The Campus and Community:
Barry University is a comprehensive Catholic institution with a diverse student population of over 8,000. The university consists of two colleges and seven schools with a full-time faculty of 300. The University offers 45 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate programs. The campus in located within the greater
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. The appointment date is July 1, 2010. Letter of interest, CV, contact information for three to five references, unofficial doctoral transcripts, and statement of educational philosophy should be sent electronically to Dr. Karen A. Callaghan, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences hplsdeansearch@mail.barry.edu
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