Chair of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

Title: Chair of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

Employee Classification: Dept Chair/Div Head

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, physical and mental wellness, and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) has over 1,300 undergraduates across three separate degree programs (Kinesiology; Health Behavior and Fitness; and Recreation, Event, and Sport Management) and offers a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students can specialize in applied physiology or human performance psychology. Current research laboratories include the Applied Physiology Laboratory, Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, and Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas invites applications for an innovative, collaborative leader to serve as department chair. This is a forward-focused opportunity to help shape a department committed to advancing human movement, physical health and performance, wellness, and mental health. The successful candidate will guide faculty, support student success, and champion the department’s research, teaching, and service mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, curriculum development, and departmental initiatives.
• Support faculty recruitment, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered departmental culture.
• Advance research productivity and external funding efforts.
• Guide budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Strengthening partnerships across campus and with community, clinical, and industry collaborators.
• Uphold accreditation standards and ensure academic excellence across all programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Sport Management, Recreation, or a related discipline.
• Academic record commensurate with tenure at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education.
• Strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with external funding and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong managerial, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in successfully leading an academic department or unit
• Experience in successful budget management
• Experience in successful enrollment management

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 31st, and review of applications will begin upon receipt. However, screening may continue until the position is filled. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and aligned with the institutional guidelines for faculty salaries. Application materials should include:

1. A cover letter expressing your interest and qualification for the position
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. A leadership philosophy statement.
4. Contact information (email and phone) for at least 3 (no more than 6) professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected for an on-campus interview.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.