Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology

About the role

Tarleton State University’s College of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences is seeking a Department Head who will also serve as an Associate or Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology. The role combines academic leadership with a distinguished faculty appointment, guiding the department’s teaching, research, and service missions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Health & Human Physiology department.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentorship.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and facilities.
• Lead curriculum design, accreditation, and program assessment.
• Foster interdisciplinary research collaborations and secure external funding.
• Represent the department to university administration, industry partners, and community stakeholders.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Health, Human Physiology, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline.
• Proven record of scholarly research, teaching excellence, and service at the university level.
• Experience in academic administration or department leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and strategic initiatives.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and support services.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant, multi‑campus university.