UMass Boston · 3 months ago
Chair- Exercise Health Sciences
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $174K/yrUMass Boston is a diverse institution seeking a Chair for the Exercise & Health Sciences Department. The Chair will guide the department's direction, enhance educational programs, oversee research activities, and foster an inclusive environment for students and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Guide and shape the direction of the department to achieve its mission and vision
Grow the educational programs and research activity
Maintain a program of research
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
Advise and mentor students and faculty
Work with a diverse faculty, staff, and students
Foster inclusive excellence in university and community settings
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a doctorate in kinesiology, exercise sciences, rehabilitation sciences, behavioral sciences or a related field
A transformational leadership approach that is inspirational, visionary and advances a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence
Strong interest in engaging with the campus and outside community to advance our mission and vision
Excellence in mentoring faculty at all levels in their careers and students from diverse fields and backgrounds
Experience in supporting faculty development including research activities for faculty at all levels in their careers
Experience with building strong relationships within and beyond the academy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with exercise and health sciences undergraduate and graduate programs, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula
Preferred
Evidence of prior academic and/or research leadership roles
A program of research consistent with appointment to a senior rank (including a strong record of external grant funding and peer-reviewed scholarship)
Experience in teaching and mentoring faculty and students
Company
UMass Boston
UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.84MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe Boston FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-02-27Grant· $2.97M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.01M
2017-12-07Grant· $0.85M
Leadership Team
Allyce Najimy
Professor & Co-Founder UMass Boston Sport Leadership & Administration Bachelor Program
Adán Colón-Carmona
PI of the U54 UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership
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