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Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Kinesiology invites applications for the position of Department Head/Professor. The Department Head is the chief academic and administrative officer of the department. The Department Head position is a 12- month position appointed by the President of the University, with approval of the University of Louisiana System. The 'Department Head shall be responsible to the Dean of the College, to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and to the President for the administration of the department.
The Department Head is the chief academic and administrative officer of the department. The Department Head position is a 12- month position appointed by the President of the University, with approval of the University of Louisiana System. The 'Department Head shall be responsible to the Dean of the College, to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and to the President for the administration of the department.
The Department Head serves a key position in the management of Southeastern Louisiana University; success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility. The successful Department Head must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Department Head must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem solving, negotiating, setting goals and representing the department, college, and University.
The Department Head serves a dual role as faculty member and administrator of the department. A workload of administration, research/scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the department's program, shall be negotiated by the Department Head and the Dean, with the expectation that a six-hour teaching assignment or the equivalent is the norm for fall and spring semester, and a three-hour teaching load, or equivalent, is the norm for the summer. As a faculty member, the Department Head is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. As an administrator, the Department Head serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction and development of the department. Generally, the portion of workload committed to administrative duties is devoted to 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 acts as liaison between department faculty and the Dean, serving as an advocate for the department and implementing the directives of the Dean.

The Department Head shall be eligible for all faculty development grants.

The Department Head manages and oversees accreditation procedures, standards, and compliance issues within the college and University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful four-year college/university teaching experience and successful administrative experience
Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a related Health Science discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of experience with online teaching and program development
Ability to build consensus through shared governance
Advocate for faculty, students, and programs
Record of creative or scholarly achievement and service to merit appointment to faculty at the rank of Associate Professor of Professor

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates 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
Applicants must be committed to working with diverse populations
Have the ability to engage respectively with people
Have excellent communication skills
Have very good ambassadorial and diplomatic skills
Have the ability to manage a number of competing demands
Have excellent delegation skills
Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
Be able to develop their skills and seeks advice from a variety of
sources
Be willing and able to take direction from administration

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and Contact information for 3 References

Posting Close Date
November 24, 2025

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.