CHAIRPERSON: Tennessee Technological University Exercise Science, Physical Education, & Wellness

Tennessee Technological University

Exercise Science, Physical Education, & Wellness

Cookeville, TN 38505

 

CHAIRPERSON – Exercise Science, Physical Education & Wellness

Full-time, nine-month appointment to begin August, 2014 with tenure pending TBR approval. Initial screening of applications will begin on 2/10/2014; open until filled. AA/EEO

 

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED – An earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness or related field, with commensurate professional experience to qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Demonstrated significant achievement in an academic or performance discipline. Documented success in higher education instruction. Proven ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The chairperson will provide leadership for the academic, personnel, fiscal and public affairs of the very active Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Wellness. The department chair oversees all operations of the department, including the management of budget; supervising and assigning teaching and non-teaching responsibilities to faculty and staff; faculty and staff evaluations; curriculum and accreditation matters; and coordinating with various campus offices to advance departmental and university objectives. The chair will represent and serve as an advocate for the department within the university and to the greater public. The chair will have teaching responsibilities each semester.

 

Tennessee Technological University is a public institution with an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students located on the eastern Highland Rim of Tennessee. The University’s Carnegie classification is Masters-Large. The Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Wellness Department has experienced considerable enrollment growth with B.S. concentrations in Coaching & Sports Administration, Fitness & Wellness, Pre-OT/Pre-PT, Recreation & Leisure Management, and K-12 Teacher Licensure. MA concentrations in Exercise Science include Adapted Physical Education, Elementary & Secondary School Physical Education, Fitness & Lifetime Wellness, and Sport Management.

 

The application procedure is available at: www.tntech.edu/jobs

Thanks, Lisa

Lisa Zagumny, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean & Director of Doctoral Studies
College of Education
Tennessee Technological University
Box 5116
TJ Farr Building 101
Cookeville, TN 38505
931.372.3177 phone
931.372.6149 fax
www.tntech.edu/elphd