Department Chair, Full Professor of Health and Exercise Science (12-month appointment)
Company: American Society for Quality
Location: Norman
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
The at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks applicants for a
tenured Full Professor / Chair to lead our interdisciplinary
department, which integrates the biological, physiological,
medical, behavioral, and social sciences to advance research and
practice related to human health and exercise physiology. The
position begins July 1, 2023. The department offers graduate
degrees in Exercise Physiology (MS, PhD), Health Promotion (MS,
PhD), and Sports Data Analytics (MS) and is part of a
multidisciplinary program in Cellular and Behavioral Neurobiology
(PhD). It is also one of the largest undergraduate majors
(currently 955 majors & 100 minors) in the (DFCAS), predominantly
serving students pursuing advanced degrees, training, and careers
in medicine, physical therapy, and other health sciences. The
department is nationally ranked by the National Academy of
Kinesiology, with strengths that focus on health promotion (e.g.,
health disparities, ageism, adolescent/young adult health, health
communication) and human physiology (e.g., neuromuscular, bone
density, mitochondrial genetics, and vascular function). The
department comprises 14 faculty, 5 staff, several adjunct
instructors, and a strong graduate teaching assistantship program.
The department has numerous opportunities for growth due to
faculty-initiated programmatic enhancements, collaborations with OU
Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and elsewhere, and anticipated
hiring opportunities to address the high demand for our degree
program. The ideal candidate will have the vision and experience to
lead a department invested in enhancing the quality of life across
the state and the nation through innovative, cutting-edge exercise
science and health promotion research and the provision of rich and
diverse undergraduate and graduate curricula. The candidate will
develop and implement strategic plans to maintain, enrich, and
expand the department's externally supported research initiatives,
dedication to high-quality academic instruction, and commitment to
recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty and students. The
chairperson will also lead the department per the OU Strategic Plan
( ), DFCAS,and the OU Vice President for Research Partnerships
Strategic Verticals ( ). The assigned teaching load will be one
course per fall and spring semester. Salary, benefits, and start-up
packages are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience
Keywords: American Society for Quality, Norman , Department Chair, Full Professor of Health and Exercise Science (12-month appointment), Education / Teaching , Norman, Oklahoma
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