The candidate must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty in planning and program development as well as managing a complex department. A collegial style which fosters collaboration and communication is essential. The candidate for this position must hold a doctoral degree in an area related to Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation, and have achieved a national reputation among professional peers. There must be a significant record of scholarly achievement, substantial administrative experience, and commendable professional service for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Experience in securing external funding and facilitating grant proposals by colleagues is highly desirable.
Salary is competitive, depending on qualifications and background.
The department offers the B.S. and M.S. degree in each program area. The KHPR Department currently has 23 faculty members housed in the Physical Education Building, an outstanding facility with excellent laboratories, exercise facilities, and technologically advanced classrooms. The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation is one of four departments located in the College of Education and services the largest number of students in the College. The University of North Texas is a comprehensive state supported institution of higher education established at Denton in 1890. Since that time, UNT has evolved into a multi-purpose institution offering 128 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.