UMass Boston
Overview
The Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-system Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences Department to begin on September 1, 2026. Applicants who currently hold the position of full professor or advanced associate professor with evidence of qualifications for promotion to full professor are welcome to apply. The Department of Exercise and Health Sciences (EHS) is one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus. It offers bachelor’s, accelerated master’s, traditional master’s, and doctoral degrees with options to focus on Applied Exercise Physiology or Physical Activity and Health Promotion. Faculty are actively engaged in research funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, Veteran’s Administration, among others. The faculty’s research ranges from the cellular level to populations at risk for health disparities, including focus areas in chronic disease, aging, and racial disparities for applied exercise physiology, and determinants and intervention research in health promotion for special populations. The department’s mission is to engage faculty, students, and communities in scientific discovery and dissemination of knowledge to advance physical activity and healthy lifestyles in diverse individuals and communities, with a goal to be nationally recognized for excellence in advancing health equity, promoting physical activity, and preparing students through innovative research, teaching, and community engagement. Chair responsibilities
The Chair will guide and shape the direction of the department to achieve its mission and vision, including growing educational programs, increasing research activity, and enhancing the department’s internal and external reputation. The Chair will maintain a program of research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students and faculty, work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and foster inclusive excellence in university and community settings. Ideal candidate qualifications
A transformational leadership approach that is inspirational, visionary, and advances a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence. Strong interest in engaging with the campus and outside community to advance the department’s mission and vision. Excellence in mentoring faculty at all levels and students from diverse fields and backgrounds. Experience in supporting faculty development including research activities for faculty at all levels in their careers. Experience with building strong relationships within and beyond the academy. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with Exercise and Health Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula. Qualifications
Applicants must possess a doctorate in kinesiology, exercise sciences, rehabilitation sciences, behavioral sciences or a related field. Preferred qualifications include evidence of prior academic and/or research leadership roles, a program of research consistent with appointment to a senior rank (including a strong record of external grant funding and peer-reviewed scholarship), and experience in teaching and mentoring faculty and students. Institutional context
UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60% of undergraduate students from minoritized communities and more than half of students first in their families to attend college. Our students come with diverse life experiences and backgrounds and bring a range of perspectives influenced by socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts. Diversity, equity, and inclusive teaching
Given this context, please articulate how your approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring will engage with diverse life experiences of students, reflect an appreciation for students’ holistic selves in the academic setting, and reflect how your own life experiences and background shape your practices as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar. Questions
For questions, contact: Dr. Patricia Janulewicz Lloyd, Search Committee Chair, email: Patricia.Janulewicz@umb.edu, Phone: 617-287-7540 Application instructions
Please submit the following documents: curriculum vitae (CV), names and contact information of 3 references, and a letter of interest that includes: 1) prior administrative experiences relevant to the Department chair position; 2) strategies for fostering a supportive and productive environment for educational and research/scholarly activities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience. Review of applications will begin as of
10/15/25 . The position will remain open until filled. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
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The Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-system Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences Department to begin on September 1, 2026. Applicants who currently hold the position of full professor or advanced associate professor with evidence of qualifications for promotion to full professor are welcome to apply. The Department of Exercise and Health Sciences (EHS) is one of the largest undergraduate programs on campus. It offers bachelor’s, accelerated master’s, traditional master’s, and doctoral degrees with options to focus on Applied Exercise Physiology or Physical Activity and Health Promotion. Faculty are actively engaged in research funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, Veteran’s Administration, among others. The faculty’s research ranges from the cellular level to populations at risk for health disparities, including focus areas in chronic disease, aging, and racial disparities for applied exercise physiology, and determinants and intervention research in health promotion for special populations. The department’s mission is to engage faculty, students, and communities in scientific discovery and dissemination of knowledge to advance physical activity and healthy lifestyles in diverse individuals and communities, with a goal to be nationally recognized for excellence in advancing health equity, promoting physical activity, and preparing students through innovative research, teaching, and community engagement. Chair responsibilities
The Chair will guide and shape the direction of the department to achieve its mission and vision, including growing educational programs, increasing research activity, and enhancing the department’s internal and external reputation. The Chair will maintain a program of research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students and faculty, work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and foster inclusive excellence in university and community settings. Ideal candidate qualifications
A transformational leadership approach that is inspirational, visionary, and advances a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence. Strong interest in engaging with the campus and outside community to advance the department’s mission and vision. Excellence in mentoring faculty at all levels and students from diverse fields and backgrounds. Experience in supporting faculty development including research activities for faculty at all levels in their careers. Experience with building strong relationships within and beyond the academy. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience with Exercise and Health Sciences undergraduate and graduate programs, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula. Qualifications
Applicants must possess a doctorate in kinesiology, exercise sciences, rehabilitation sciences, behavioral sciences or a related field. Preferred qualifications include evidence of prior academic and/or research leadership roles, a program of research consistent with appointment to a senior rank (including a strong record of external grant funding and peer-reviewed scholarship), and experience in teaching and mentoring faculty and students. Institutional context
UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the country, with more than 60% of undergraduate students from minoritized communities and more than half of students first in their families to attend college. Our students come with diverse life experiences and backgrounds and bring a range of perspectives influenced by socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts. Diversity, equity, and inclusive teaching
Given this context, please articulate how your approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring will engage with diverse life experiences of students, reflect an appreciation for students’ holistic selves in the academic setting, and reflect how your own life experiences and background shape your practices as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar. Questions
For questions, contact: Dr. Patricia Janulewicz Lloyd, Search Committee Chair, email: Patricia.Janulewicz@umb.edu, Phone: 617-287-7540 Application instructions
Please submit the following documents: curriculum vitae (CV), names and contact information of 3 references, and a letter of interest that includes: 1) prior administrative experiences relevant to the Department chair position; 2) strategies for fostering a supportive and productive environment for educational and research/scholarly activities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience. Review of applications will begin as of
10/15/25 . The position will remain open until filled. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
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