Professor/Department Head

Southeastern Louisiana University•Hammond, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking applications for the position of Head of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, with a faculty rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The department serves over 800 students, offering undergraduate degrees in Health Promotion, Kinesiology, and Health and Physical Education, as well as master's degrees in Athletic Training and Health & Kinesiology. The department is part of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. This is a dual-role, 12-month teaching and administrative position. As a faculty member, the Head is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. As an administrator, the Head serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department. Administrative duties include hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty, preparing the department’s course schedule, maintaining records, appointing committees, and addressing student needs. The Head acts as a liaison between faculty and the Dean, advocating for the department and implementing the Dean's directives. The Head is eligible for faculty development grants and manages accreditation procedures, standards, and compliance within the college and University.

Requirements

Successful four-year college/University teaching experience.
Successful administrative experience.
Doctoral degree from an accredited University in a related Health Science discipline.
Record of creative or scholarly achievement and service to merit appointment to faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Commitment to working with diverse populations.
Ability to engage respectfully with people.
Excellent communication skills.
Very good ambassadorial and diplomatic skills.
Ability to manage a number of competing demands.
Excellent delegation skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to develop their skills and seek advice from a variety of sources.
Willingness and ability to take direction from administration.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of experience with online teaching and program development.
Ability to build consensus through shared governance.
Advocate for faculty, students, and programs.
Evidence of experience in developing health science programs that align with the college and University strategic plan.
Evidence of grant activity and other funding sources.
Evidence of accreditation process and annual report experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity.
Serve as the unit budget officer.
Responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department.
Hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty.
Preparing the department’s schedule of course offerings.
Maintaining departmental records.
Appointing and coordinating departmental committees.
Addressing student needs.
Act as a liaison between department faculty and the Dean.
Serve as an advocate for the department.
Implement the directives of the Dean.
Manage and oversee accreditation procedures, standards, and compliance issues within the college and University.