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Vacancy Number: F-00401 Position Title: Chair, Kinesiology Department Classification Title: Faculty Department: Kinesiology Employment Type: Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicant:

Auburn University at Montgomery, Department of Kinesiology, invites applications for Department Chair to begin August 2024 or earlier, based on availability. The department chair position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with a usual course load of four courses per academic year. This position will come with the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor depending on the credentials of the applicant.

The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Management. Under the direction of the Dean and in collaboration with faculty, the department chair will provide strategic and visionary leadership for the department and engage in activities that support the university's mission, vision, and core values.

We seek an individual with demonstrated evidence of

* academic administrative experience,

* strengths in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including online teaching,

* excellence in scholarship and research as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications,

* a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion, and

* excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences.

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in kinesiology, including exercise science, physical education, or closely related field with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured professor in an academic department in the College of Education at Auburn University at Montgomery. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply complete an online application at and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research statement.

The department chair's key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* communicating and implementing college and university policies to the department, and advocating for departmental needs to the college and university,

* encouraging and supporting good teaching, scholarly activity, and professional development within the department,

* planning and executing a strategic direction for the department, building and staffing the schedule of classes, overseeing the department budget and other resources, fostering team building, managing the department and its staff, working with diverse faculty and students in the department and across campus to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships with external entities,

* working with the faculty to develop and review standards, curricula, and procedures, which provide adequate preparation of graduates for professional or further academic endeavor, and

* leading student recruitment and retention efforts and ensuring department majors are appropriately advised.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

While this position is open until filled, Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree

awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Job Open Date: 03/06/2024 Job Close Date: Quick Link Position Profile Link

Faculty Specific

School: N/A Contract Type: Twelve (12) Months Tenure Track: Yes Salary Band: N/A About the University/College

AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,300 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Equal Justice Initiative.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

While this position is open until filled, Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* Statement on Teaching and Research

* Graduate Transcript(s)

* Professional Reference Sheet

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