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Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair (Exercise & Health Sciences)
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Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair (Exercise & Health Sciences)
Join the University of Massachusetts Boston to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences Department beginning 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. Job no:
528429 Position Type:
Faculty Full Time Campus:
UMass Boston Department:
Exercise & Health Science Date opened:
19 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications Close:
10/31/25 The Chair will guide and shape the direction of the department to achieve its mission and vision, including growing educational programs, research activity, and 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 students, and foster inclusive excellence. The Ideal Candidate Will Provide Evidence Of: 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 our mission and vision. Excellence in mentoring faculty at all levels in their careers 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. 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. Given this context, please articulate how your approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring will engage with the diverse life experiences of students, reflect an appreciation for the ways in which students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and reflect how your own life experiences and background shapes your practices and commitments as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar. For questions, contact Dr. Patricia Janulewicz Lloyd, Search Committee Chair, email: Patricia.Janulewicz@umb.edu, Phone: 617-287-7540 Application Instructions:
Submit a 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 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin as of 10/31/25. The position will remain open until filled. UMass Boston pays within an approximate range between $90,000 and $173,800 for the Associate/Full Professor ranks. In addition, the department chair stipend is $16,600. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range to ensure competitiveness within the academic market. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
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Join the University of Massachusetts Boston to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences Department beginning 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. Job no:
528429 Position Type:
Faculty Full Time Campus:
UMass Boston Department:
Exercise & Health Science Date opened:
19 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications Close:
10/31/25 The Chair will guide and shape the direction of the department to achieve its mission and vision, including growing educational programs, research activity, and 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 students, and foster inclusive excellence. The Ideal Candidate Will Provide Evidence Of: 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 our mission and vision. Excellence in mentoring faculty at all levels in their careers 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. 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. Given this context, please articulate how your approach to teaching, advising, and mentoring will engage with the diverse life experiences of students, reflect an appreciation for the ways in which students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and reflect how your own life experiences and background shapes your practices and commitments as an instructor, mentor, researcher, and scholar. For questions, contact Dr. Patricia Janulewicz Lloyd, Search Committee Chair, email: Patricia.Janulewicz@umb.edu, Phone: 617-287-7540 Application Instructions:
Submit a 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 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin as of 10/31/25. The position will remain open until filled. UMass Boston pays within an approximate range between $90,000 and $173,800 for the Associate/Full Professor ranks. In addition, the department chair stipend is $16,600. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range to ensure competitiveness within the academic market. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
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