Department Chair & Professor of Kinesiology & Health

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation , an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health, housed within the College of Education & Human Development, is home to three disciplines: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education & Coaching, and Sport Administration. As part of its mission, the department seeks to discover new knowledge, educate society, and promote healthy lifestyles. Annually serving more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students, the department offers eight exceptional degree programs across the three core disciplines. It also has an interdisciplinary focus with a certificate in Sport Social Work (with the School of Social Sork) and a PhD in Kinesiology (with Department of Physical Therapy). Beyond teaching excellence, faculty conduct cutting-edge research funded by prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education, and leading sport and nonprofit organizations. The department features state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories specializing in applied physiology, biomechanics, cardiovascular physiology, exercise psychology, muscle biology, sport business, and physical education pedagogy. It also houses two specialized research centers: the Center for Movement & Rehabilitation Research and the Center of Empowerment through Sport Administration, which foster cross-disciplinary innovation and collaboration.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health (KH) within the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University ( GSU) invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor starting July 2027. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic record and experience in leadership and administration, with a focus on supporting student, faculty, and staff success.

This leadership position requires a candidate who demonstrates a minimum of 10 years of experience in a tenure-track faculty position with a proven track record of research/scholarship and teaching. Applicants should hold the current rank of tenured associate or full professor with university/college service and leadership experience. Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in kinesiology, exercise science, exercise psychology, health and physical education, sport administration or other closely related field.

Current rank of tenured full professor and eligibility for tenure and full professor rank at GSU.

Experience as a department chair, associate chair, program coordinator, or similar administrative position.

Experience with supporting or managing community/industry-based partnerships.

Record of interdisciplinary collaboration and/ research.

Record of external funding.

Record of effective teaching and mentorship.

Applied understanding of university governance structures.

Effective personnel management knowledge and skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Familiarity with curriculum development and program assessment.

A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Jacqueline Laures- Gore, Ph.D. (Co-Chair)

DaShaunda Patterson, Ph.D. (Co-Chair)

Janaia Lester, CEHD HRO
jmoore@gsu.edu

The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

-representing and advocating for the interests of students, faculty and staff to the dean, the university, and communities of interest;

-engaging in strategic planning for the department and college that aligns with the new CEHD mission statement ( https://education.gsu.edu/about-the-college-of-education/);

-managing and allocating the department's budget and resources;

-direct faculty and staff recruitment, evaluation, and development;

-supervise academic program review;

- overseeing the growth of the departmental external funding portfolio;
-ensuring programs maintain Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP) accreditation; Commission on Sport Management Accreditation ( COSMA), and teacher education standing with GA Professional Standards commission and CEHD unit level requirements.

-supporting faculty in their scholarly and creative work, and supporting faculty and staff in their professional development;
-evaluate faculty for annual evaluations, structured reviews, and promotion and tenure;

-conduct activity related to development/fundraising aligned with department and college priorities

-evaluate staff for annual performance reviews;
-overseeing the quality of instruction, credit hour production, and class/teaching assignments;
-fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students, ensuring their academic and professional development;
-working effectively with faculty, staff, and other departments within the college and university.

Other Document 1 = Statement that describes leadership philosophy and leadership approach (up to 3 pages)

At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.