Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Division

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Company: Delta State University

Location: Cleveland, MS 38732

Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Division

Working Title
Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Division

Position Type
Faculty

Department
Health Physical Education and Recreation

Posting Number
201201442

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Benefit Eligible
Yes

If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Tenure Track

Salary Basis
12 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

The Division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Delta State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Associate or Full Professor level beginning in July 2024 with the additional responsibility of Division Chair. The successful candidate will need strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities:

The Division seeks a chair with the demonstrated ability to develop and promote innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities of the Chair include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversight of divisional goals and curriculum development.
  • Management of division personnel and non-personnel financial resources.
  • Oversight of accreditation processes.
  • Provision of transparent shared governance in an environment that embraces shared governance.
  • Engagement in collaborative opportunities and partnerships for the division.
  • Engagement in recruitment and retention activities.
  • Promotion of an ethical climate at all levels of the university.
  • Instruction of courses and engagement in scholarly research and services.
  • Communication of needs, opportunities, and risks regarding the division to the Dean and senior administrators.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • An earned PhD/EdD in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field.
  • Significant professional experience within the field of physical/health education or related fields with teaching and leadership experience at the college level.
  • Sufficient scholarship, service, and teaching to merit the position of associate or full professor as defined in the University's tenure and promotion policy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.


Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter, vitae, unofficial transcript and three letters of recommendation are required for this position and are to be submitted online.

Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.

This post will remain open until filled. A review of applicants will begin immediately.

Additional Information

The start date of the position will be July 1, 2024

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
11/13/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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