Director, Center for Human Sport Performance & Wellbeing

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A Georgia-based university is seeking a Director of the Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing to lead strategic initiatives in athlete welfare and performance. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field and experience as a tenured faculty member. Responsibilities include promoting the center's mission, enhancing research funding, and supervising research activities. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a preferred start date in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a terminal degree in Exercise Science/Physiology, Biomechanics, or related.
• Tenured Associate Professor or Professor experience is required.
• Strong administrative leadership in Sports Performance or Athlete Well-being is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote the vision and mission of the university and college.
• Develop a strategic direction for the Center.
• Enhance the research environment and grow funding.
• Supervise research activities affiliated with the Center.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Terminal degree in a relevant field

Job description

A Georgia-based university is seeking a Director of the Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing to lead strategic initiatives in athlete welfare and performance. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field and experience as a tenured faculty member. Responsibilities include promoting the center's mission, enhancing research funding, and supervising research activities. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a preferred start date in January 2026.