Professor/Department Head

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's invites applications for the
position of Head of the Department of Kinesiology and Health
Sciences (Associate Professor or Professor rank).
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences serves
over 800 student majors and offers undergraduate degrees in Health
Promotion, Kinesiology, and Health and Physical Education,
and master’s degrees in Athletic Training and Health &
Kinesiology. The department is housed in the College of
Education, Health, and Human Sciences.

The Department Head is a dual-role 12-month teaching and
administrative position.
As a faculty member, the Department Head is expected to
maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. As
an administrator, the Department Head serves as the unit budget
officer and is responsible for the planning, direction and
development of the department. Generally, the portion of
workload committed to administrative duties is devoted to
activities such as hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty,
preparing the department’s schedule of course offerings,
maintaining departmental records, appointing and coordinating
departmental committees, and addressing student needs. The
Department Head acts as a liaison between department faculty
and the Dean, serving as an advocate for the department and
implementing the directives of the Dean.
The Department Head shall be eligible for all faculty
development grants.
The Department Head manages and oversees accreditation
procedures, standards, and compliance issues within the college
and University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Successful four-year college/University teaching experience
and successful administrative experience
Doctoral degree from an accredited University in a related
Health Science discipline.
Record of creative or scholarly achievement and service to
merit appointment to faculty at the rank of Associate Professor
of Professor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of experience with online teaching and program
development
Ability to build consensus through share governance
Advocate for faculty, students, and programs

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates proficiency in program assessment, development,
and revision consistent with professional standards
Evidence of experience in developing health science programs
that align with the college and University strategic plan
Evidence of grant activity and other funding sources
Evidence of accreditation process and annual report experience
Applicants must be committed to working with diverse
populations
Have the ability to engage respectively with people
Have excellent communication skills
Have very good ambassadorial and diplomatic skills
Have the ability to manage a number of competing demands
Have excellent delegation skills
Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
Be able to develop their skills and seeks advice from a variety
of sources
Be willing and able to take direction from administration

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if
hired)
Names and Contact information for 3 References

Posting Close Date

September 20, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.