Professor/Department Head

Southeastern Louisiana University•Hammond, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking to fill the position of Head of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This is a 12-month dual-role position encompassing both teaching and administrative responsibilities. The department serves over 800 student majors and offers 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. As a faculty member, the Department Head is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. Administratively, the Department Head acts as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and development of the department. This includes activities such as hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty, preparing the department’s schedule of course offerings, maintaining departmental records, appointing and coordinating departmental committees, and addressing student needs. The Department Head serves as a liaison between department faculty and the Dean, advocating for the department and implementing the Dean's directives. The position is eligible for all faculty development grants and involves managing and overseeing accreditation procedures, standards, and compliance issues 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 seeks 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.
Proficiency in program assessment, development, and revision consistent with professional standards.
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.