Job Title
Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
College of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health and Human Physiology in the College of Kinesiology and Sport Science. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond.
What you'd do
- Vision: Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.
- Strategic Planning: Lead the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.
- Institutional Collaboration: Work with the college dean and their leadership team, as well as administrative leadership in academic affairs and across institutional divisions to fulfill the institutional strategic plan Tarleton Forward 2030.
- Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the department’s budget in collaboration with college and university administration.
- Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of departmental resources, including equipment, lab space, technology, and office space.
- Reporting: Work with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.
- Curriculum Assessment: Ensure the ongoing review, development, and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies, and to meet the evolving needs of students, accreditation standards, and industry expectations.
- Program Assessment: Ensure review and evaluation of existing academic programs, using data to enhance quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Program Development: Work with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.
- Accreditation Compliance: Ensure that academic programs meet discipline and institutional accreditation requirements, including preparation of necessary reports and supporting documentation.
What they want
- Plan, prepare, and deliver…
- Starts
- 2026-09-01