Department Chair - Biology & Human ; Kinesiology

Position: Department Chair - Biology & Human Performance (Kinesiology)
The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Health Sciences & Human Performance welcomes applications for the position of Department Chair for Biology & Human Performance (Kinesiology)

Salary Range

$90,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The Department Chair for Human Performance and Biology provides academic, administrative, and faculty leadership for the Department of Human Performance and Biology within the College of Health Sciences for programs involving kinesiology, human performance, exercise science, athletic training, biology, molecular biology, organismal biology, pre professional health pathways, and graduate offerings in kinesiology and biology. This tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and is responsible for supporting departmental operations, curriculum development, faculty assignments, student success, research activity, assessment, compliance, and long range academic planning.

The chair works closely with faculty, students, staff, program coordinators, and college leadership to maintain a collaborative academic environment, support experiential and applied learning, and ensure the department's work aligns with college and University policies, procedures, and mission. The chair's course load will not exceed Six (6) semester credit hours per semester.

1. Maintain an environment of collegiality and collaboration,

2. Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department,

3. Assign faculty to courses that match their didactic, clinical, and field expertise,

4. Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects and independent studies,

5. Maintain an active, ongoing scholarly agenda that seamlessly integrates students,

6. Evaluate faculty performance and identify progressive development needs annually and as needed,

7. Communicate and ensure departmental compliance with college procedures, university and system policies,

8. Coordinate with the college dean to monitor departmental expenditures, grants, and resource allocation,

9. Review and assess academic programs and general education outcomes in core courses offered by the department,

10. Communicate and facilitate departmental faculty groups to encourage data-informed review, implementation, and assessment of curriculum,

11. Evaluate the structure and effectiveness of the course design within the university's current Learning Management System (LMS),

12. Work with faculty, students, and staff to establish long-term academic goals for the department consistent with the college and university mission,

13. Manage student appeals and grievances, and ensure students meet all graduation requirements in collaboration with program coordinators as appropriate,

14. Establish and maintain a high-performing academic team composed of full-time and adjunct faculty, along with lab staff, to facilitate experiential and applied learning activities,

15. Perform other duties as assigned by the college dean.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned a doctorate or an equivalent and experience reflecting a degree in the department,

2. Eligible to apply for tenure and promotion.

3. Show at least three years of higher education teaching and academic leadership experience.

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with proficiency in English.

5. Awareness of current issues and trends in the applied health and biological science programs in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience teaching, service, and scholarship/research at a university.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of learning technologies used in applied health and science education.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. List of References

4. Unofficial transcripts

5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.

4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record.

5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without…