Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology

Texas A&M University System • Stephenville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health and Human Physiology in the College of Kinesiology and Sport Science. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

Requirements

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena.
• Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation.
• Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department.
• Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic and administrative leadership for the department.
• Manages faculty, staff, and student affairs.
• Plays a key role in budget and resource management.
• Oversees strategic planning.
• Represents the department to external stakeholders.
• Fosters excellence in teaching, research, and service, while promoting the strategic goals of the department, college, and institution.
• Collaborates with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.
• Leads the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.
• Works with the college dean and their leadership team, as well as administrative leadership in academic affairs and across institutional divisions to fulfill the institutional strategic plan Tarleton Forward 2030.
• Develops and manages the department’s budget in collaboration with college and university administration.
• Oversees the allocation of departmental resources, including equipment, lab space, technology, and office space.
• Works with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.
• Ensures the ongoing review, development, and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies, and to meet the evolving needs of students, accreditation standards, and industry expectations.
• Ensures review and evaluation of existing academic programs, using data to enhance quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
• Works with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.
• Ensures that academic programs meet discipline and institutional accreditation requirements, including preparation of necessary reports and supporting documentation.
• Oversees faculty and staff recruitment efforts, ensuring compliant recruitment practices and high-quality hiring.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to faculty and staff, fosters ongoing professional development; encourages and supports faculty in pursuing effective teaching practices and competitive scholarship.
• Oversees faculty teaching assignments; oversees the collaborative articulation of faculty teaching, research, service, and administrative goals in the yearly Statement of Expectation documents.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff, including faculty midpoint, tenure & promotion, and post-tenure reviews.
• Fosters open lines of communication within the department as well as with [school and] college leadership; addresses and mediates conflicts within the department, including faculty and staff disputes.
• Fosters a productive environment for student engagement, retention, and graduation; supports student organizations within the department.
• Ensures that class offerings meet student demand and degree progression.
• Supports faculty in their obligation to uphold standards of academic integrity and rigor of classes and programs; mediates departmental processes for student academic appeals.
• Works with the Division of Enrollment Management and the College of Graduate Studies to market programs to increase enrollment.
• Connects students with opportunities for internships, experiential learning, and career exploration.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Assesses student performance, provides timely feedback, and evaluates student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Incorporates innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Maintains an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Makes original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrates potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

Benefits

• Tenured position
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Tenure upon arrival pending approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior