Director, Exercise and Sports Science Department Job at Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Marian University
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a position for Director of Exercise and Sports Science Department to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by guiding the development and implementation of programs within the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Marian University seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month Director of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science (ESS), as soon as January 2025, but no later than August 2025. The faculty rank is negotiable based on prior experience. The candidate should have expertise in teaching various topics in exercise and sports sciences including exercise physiology (clinical and applied), biomechanics, motor behavior, sports psychology or sport nutrition. The candidate should be strongly interested in teaching, advising, and mentoring students. The candidate should be qualified to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students in research and scholarly activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the
    Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through
    transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and
    institutional policies.
  • Utilize expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate students in various exercise science courses.
  • Develop courses and curricula at the post-secondary level.
  • Advise students on their academic progress and intended career paths.
  • Actively participate in year around student recruitment and retention.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and scholarly activities.
  • Manage the administrative responsibilities related to the academic program.
  • Administration and oversight of the general operation of the department.
  • Lead departmental initiatives in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation to maintain high-quality educational experiences.
  • Engage in faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
  • Organize departmental professional development including mentorship of full-time faculty, department
    adjuncts and graduate teaching assistants.
  • Engage in professional membership and service (e.g. American College of Sports Medicine).
University Expectations:
  • Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
  • Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
  • Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
  • Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
  • Meets department productivity standards
  • Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
  • Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
  • Manages and adheres to the department budget
Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements described below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be qualified for this position, the candidate must have a terminal (Ph.D. or other doctoral level) degree in an
area related to exercise and sports science, and a record of sustained intellectual and professional scholarly
achievement. A qualified candidate will have a contemporary knowledge of exercise science and promoting
academic excellence.

Preference will be given to those with a history of excellence teaching and lecturing to a wide variety of students at
the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, experience collaborating with professional programs (OT, PT,
etc.) in curricular pathways and research activities is preferred. The ideal candidate will express an ability and
willingness to utilize the ESS laboratory and university-wide resources to facilitate undergraduate and graduate
research.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Current resume or CV
  3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
  4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Marian University

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