Full/Part Time Status:Full Time Service Schedule:Academic Year

Position Description:

University of Northern Iowa's Department of Kinesiology seeks internal applications for Department Head at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Primary duties of this position include exercising leadership at the department, college, university, state, national and international levels; advocating for departmental and college interests; articulating department and college missions to internal and external constituencies; fostering and promoting the College's vision for Diversity & Inclusion; recruiting, retaining, and supporting the development of faculty; implementing strategies to attain departmental and college aspirational goals; developing long-term strategic partnerships; implementing fundraising and scholarship initiatives; overseeing departmental operations; and supporting development of new curriculum. The successful candidate will teach one course each fall and spring semester with optional summer teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in an area of expertise.

Education Requirements:

Earned doctorate in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related area required.

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidate must have record of scholarly excellence, distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service that qualifies the candidate for appointment at the rank of Associate/Full professor in the Department of Kinesiology.

Desirable Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of relevant collaborative leadership that demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills; and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Online Application Required Documents

Required Documents:Curriculum Vita
Statement of Leadership Philosophy

Professional References:

Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. Number of References: 3 Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.

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Contact Information:


Attention: Your curriculum vita should not be sent to the contact below. The curriculum vita will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:Terri Lasswell - terri.lasswell@uni.edu
Schindler Educ Ctr 153
Phone: 319-273-7007

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