Department of Health and Kinesiology
Texas A&M University
The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN). The Department, which enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students, consists of 90 faculty members and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs spanning exercise physiology, health education, motor behavior, sport management, pedagogy, and physical education. With outstanding faculty and staff, solid College and University support, and strong extramural support, the Department is well-positioned to continue and enhance its nationally and internationally recognized education and research programs. The Departmental budget totals over $8 million (excluding grants) with extramural funding of nearly $2,500,000 per year from agencies such as NASA, NIH, CDC, and NSBRI. TAMU is a Research I land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution committed to preeminence in teaching, research and service with enrollment of approximately 46,000 students.
HLKN is concerned with four broad areas of study that are organized under the following divisions: Health Education, Kinesiology, Sport Management, and the Physical Education Activity Program. In addition to these four divisions, HLKN houses numerous laboratories, research institutes, and centers, including the Center for the Study of Health Disparities, and the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance. Additional information about the department can be viewed at http://hlknweb.tamu.edu. Information about the College of Education and Human Development can be viewed at http://www.cehd.tamu.edu.
The Head serves as the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer for the Department. The Head is responsible for fostering faculty excellence in research, teaching, and service consistent with Texas A&M University’s Vision 2020 Strategic Plan (www.tamu.edu/vision2020); providing effective advocacy for the department within the college, university, state, and nation; encouraging a positive, collegial climate; and promoting national and international outreach; and creating a positive climate for the recruitment, development, and retention of diverse faculty, students, and staff.
Candidates must possess an earned doctorate preferably in a field related to any of the department’s academic and research programs. Applicants should possess a record in teaching, research, and service to qualify for full professor; administrative experience in leading a complex academic unit; proven and creative leadership in the higher education setting; strong communication and budgetary skills; a successful history of obtaining and enabling the development of faculty to obtain external funding; and a commitment to integrity, academic excellence, professional service, and cultural diversity.
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2007, and will continue to review applications until an appointment is made. Date of employment is negotiable. The salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications. Applications must include both a hard copy and electronic copy by e-mail of the following: (1) letter of application summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, e-mails, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Send inquiries, nominations, and applications to:
Christine A. Stanley, Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and Chair
HLKN Search Committee
Room 804C Harrington Tower
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4222
E-mail: cstanley@coe.tamu.edu
Questions concerning the HLKN Department can be directed to Jim Eddy, Interim Head, at