Chair of EHS: Associate or Full Professor

UMass Boston•Boston, MA

4d•$130,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-system Associate or Full Professor to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences (EHS) Department. Individuals currently serving as an advanced Associate or Full Professor are encouraged to apply. The Department of Exercise and Health Sciences (EHS) is one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus and offers a full range of academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s (accelerated and traditional), and doctoral degrees, with emphases in Applied Exercise Physiology or Physical Activity and Health Promotion. Faculty are expected to maintain active, externally funded research programs. EHS faculty have been funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and other federal agencies and foundations. Faculty scholarship spans multiple levels of inquiry, from cellular and integrative physiology to population-based and community-engaged research focused on physical activity, often focusing on chronic conditions, aging, and/or health inequities. The Department is positioned to contribute to interdisciplinary, translational, and community-engaged research that aligns with the University’s R1 status and its commitment to addressing complex health challenges in urban and diverse communities. The mission of the Department is to engage faculty, students, and communities in scientific discovery and dissemination of knowledge for the advancement and promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles in diverse individuals and communities. The department aspires to be nationally recognized for excellence in advancing health equity, promoting physical activity, and preparing students through innovative research, teaching, and community engagement.

Requirements

Doctorate in kinesiology, exercise sciences, rehabilitation sciences, behavioral sciences or a related field.
Maintain an active and visible research program
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Advise and mentor students and faculty
Support faculty across career stages, including promotion and tenure
Lead and strengthen undergraduate and graduate programs
Advance interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the University.
Oversee departmental operations, such as managing budgets, personnel, curricula, and strategic planning.
Be committed to fostering inclusive excellence in University and community settings
Articulate in their letter of interest their approach to teaching, advising, mentoring, and research that engages with the diverse life experiences of students, reflects an appreciation for students’ holistic identities in academic settings, and reflects how the applicant’s own experiences shapes commitments as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and academic leader.

Nice To Haves

Prior academic and/or research leadership roles (e.g. program director, associate chair, division lead)
Experience with doctoral education
A sustained program of research consistent with the appointment to Associate or Full Professor with tenure, including a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship and external grant funding, and experience teaching and mentoring faculty and students.

Responsibilities

Maintain an active and visible research program
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Advise and mentor students and faculty
Support faculty across career stages, including promotion and tenure
Lead and strengthen undergraduate and graduate programs
Advance interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the University.
Oversee departmental operations, such as managing budgets, personnel, curricula, and strategic planning.
Be committed to fostering inclusive excellence in University and community settings