Department Chair of Nutrition and Hospitality Management

University of Mississippi•Goodwell, OK

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About The Position

The School of Applied Sciences, Department of Nutrition & Hospitality Management at The University of Mississippi, is seeking applications for Chair of Nutrition & Hospitality Management. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor as determined by research/scholarly publication records and academic achievements. The Chair will provide leadership and vision for the department, establishing and communicating departmental goals while fostering positive and collegial relationships among faculty, staff, and students. The role includes promoting excellence in teaching and scholarly activities, overseeing personnel administration, budgeting, departmental planning, and maintaining accreditation standards. Additional responsibilities include leading assessment initiatives, supporting development and fundraising efforts, managing sponsored program activities and agency outreach, and engaging alumni and other stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to advance the department’s mission.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Nutrition/Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration, or a related field.
Candidates must demonstrate administrative experience
Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills
Candidates must have experience with accredited programs
Candidates must have a record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals
Candidates must have a proven record of excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.