Professor/Department Head

Southeastern; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the Head of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Associate Professor or Professor). This 12‑month teaching and administrative role leads the Department within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, overseeing budget, scheduling, and accreditation activities.

The department serves over 800 majors and offers undergraduate degrees in Health Promotion, Kinesiology, and Health and Physical Education, plus master’s

Qualifications

• Required: Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a related health science field.
• Four-year college/university teaching experience and administrative experience.
• Record of scholarly achievement and service suitable for appointment to faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental teaching and scholarly activities.
• Manage budget, scheduling and personnel within the department.
• Oversee accreditation processes and compliance with university standards.
• Advocate for faculty, students, and programs while coordinating department policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Administrative experience

Scholarly achievement

Online teaching

Program development

Consensus building

Advocacy

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Delegation

Adaptability

Education

PhD in Health Science

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast 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

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Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states.

The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.

With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.

We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence.

We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.