| deadline | 01 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| employer | WARTBURG COLLEGE |
| type | Full-time |
The Opportunity
Wartburg College is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to lead a new graduate program in Health and Human Performance. Four new Master of Science degrees will build upon successful undergraduate programs in health and human performance and the sciences, a successful DIII athletics program, and high-quality physical facilities in the “W” including state-of-the-art exercise science facilities, classrooms and laboratories.
The institution is at an exciting moment as it embarks upon “Our Brightest Days: Realizing Purpose, Leading Change,” the College’s new strategic plan. As indicated in the newly adopted vision statement, “Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together, we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.” Building upon the College’s Master of Arts in Leadership and Graduate Leadership Certificate, an institutional priority is the exploration and implementation of additional graduate programs in areas of institutional distinction and market appeal, including these four new Master of Science High Performance degrees.
Over the past 25 years, Wartburg College has experienced remarkable growth and success in athletics, achieving national recognition for high performance in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Significant investments in developing personnel and facilities have enabled the College to support a marked increase in student-athlete participation, from approximately 400 student-athletes to over 750 student-athletes. Notable facilities constructed during this time have included the turf, track, and stadium in 2001; the Wartburg-Waverly Sports and Wellness Center (The W) in 2008; and numerous outdoor projects to support cross country, soccer, tennis, basketball, and softball from 2010-2020.
The Role
Position: Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies
Role Type: 12-month, administrative position with teaching duties upon program implementation. Faculty rank and tenure may be considered.
Anticipated Starting Date: January 2025
Timeline: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until filled.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
The Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies will be the administrator responsible for the curricula and students in four Master of Science degrees: Human Performance Nutrition; Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology; Sport Science and Data Analytics; and High Performance. This position will collaborate with the Graduate Studies team and be responsible to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that enrollment goals are met, students are retained, professional standards are upheld, and coursework is completed to ensure successful program completion.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Upon program implementation, teach four online courses annually in the graduate Health and Human Performance curriculum
2. Curricular leadership and oversight
-Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts and Instructional Design team in finalizing curriculum for the four Master of Science degrees
-Implement and evaluate curriculum
- Lead academic assessment and program evaluation efforts within each of the program areas
-Liaise with adjunct instructors and the Instructional Design team in ensuring high quality online program design
-Collaborate with Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Program Operations in developing graduate academic policies; implement and ensure adherence to policies
3. Instructor supervision and accountability
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Program Operations in selecting, hiring, onboarding and evaluating adjunct instructors
-Provide direct supervision of the Health and Human Performance Practicum and Capstone Coordinator
4. Student recruitment, admission, and advisement
- Establish strategic partnerships/student pipelines to meet program enrollment goals
-Implement programmatic admission processes and standards in consultation with the Director of Graduate Program Operations
-Collaborate with Director of Graduate Program Operations in development of recruitment events and represent the program at career fairs, visit days, Zoom webinars and with other presentations
-Meet with prospective students, advising on program requirements and career opportunities; advise enrolled students on course decisions and academic program adherence
5. Contribute to the life of the College as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
6. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a closely related field
- Evidence of effective curriculum development and teaching excellence
-Evidence of scholarly achievement
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on a collaborative team
- Ability to thrive in an evolving technological workplace
-Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
-Evidence of program development and implementation
- Experience recruiting graduate students
- Experience recruiting adjunct faculty
- Clinical experience with athletes
-Supervisory experience of graduate students
- Online teaching experience
Application Procedure:
A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a program administrator, teacher and scholar; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references. This information should be submitted electronically to: HR@wartburg.edu. For specific inquiries contact David McCullough, david.mccullough@wartburg.edu, search chair, or Michael Gleason, michael.gleason@wartburg.edu, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
About Wartburg College
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence.
Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.
The WARTBURG Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
