Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University

Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology

Stephenville, TX, USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
ResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.
  • At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.
  • Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the department's budget in collaboration with college and university administration.
  • Work with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and staff, foster ongoing professional development; encourage and support faculty in pursuing effective teaching practices and competitive scholarship.
  • Foster a productive environment for student engagement, retention, and graduation; support student organizations within the department.
  • Support faculty in their obligation to uphold standards of academic integrity and rigor of classes and programs; mediate departmental processes for student academic appeals.
  • Oversee faculty teaching assignments; oversee the collaborative articulation of faculty teaching, research, service, and administrative goals in the yearly Statement of Expectation documents.

Requirements

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction
  • ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.
  • Employment applications must include (required):
  • Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.

Nice to have

  • Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant's discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
  • Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
  • Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena.
  • Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation.
  • Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department
  • Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
  • Eligibility for tenure will be determined by reviewing the candidate's record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with Texas A&M University System guidance.
  • Tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

Compensation

  • Proposed Minimum Salary

Benefits

  • Department Head & Associate/Full Professor of Health & Human Physiology
  • Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.
  • Vision: Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.

Company info

  • No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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