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Iowa State University · 2 months ago

Department Chair of Kinesiology and Health

Ames, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Iowa State University is seeking a Professor and Chair for the Department of Kinesiology and Health. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, manage department resources, and guide faculty and staff towards fulfilling the college's mission of expanding human potential through education and research.

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Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership to serve the needs of faculty, staff, students, stakeholders and citizens to fulfill the land-grant mission of the department, college, and university

Be a collaborative member of college leadership teams across the college and department

Communicate effectively the mission, vision, and strengths of the department and college within Iowa State University and to external stakeholders and collaborators in the public and private sectors

Manage budget, personnel, and other resources to achieve the mission of the department and comply with college and university-level policies and practices

Facilitate the professional development of others and provide mentorship

Foster an environment in which all faculty and staff work toward the department’s purposes and are evaluated for their contributions

Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students to attain resources through extramural funding by encouraging a culture of collaboration and innovation

Participate in representational activities on behalf of the department and college

Contribute to the mission of the department through teaching, research, extension, and/or service

Qualification

Ph.D. in KinesiologyBudget managementPersonnel managementLeadership experienceCurricular planningMentoring skillsCollaboration skillsTeam buildingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills