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Department Chair of Kinesiology

Odessa College

Job Description

Working Title

Department Chair of Kinesiology

Position Status

Full Time

Department

School of Health Sciences

General Summary

The Department Chair of Kinesiology at Odessa College is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the academic and administrative functions of the Kinesiology department. This role includes managing faculty, developing curriculum, coordinating programmatic activities, and ensuring high-quality educational experiences for students. The position includes instructing Kinesiology major courses, elective activity courses, and general physical education courses at Odessa College.

Specific Position Duties

1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2.Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college including Dual Credit classes; 3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4. Provides students with written expectations, e.g. syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5. Administers and manages institutional assessments which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10. Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; 11. Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair; 12. Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; 13. Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community;14. Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and; degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements; 15. Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; and; 16. Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service; Completion Coordinator Duties 17. Provide students with written expectations in such matters as degree programs; 18.Oversee and monitor student degree progress; 19. Improve effectiveness of completion and transition;20. Oversee school and program web pages; 21. Assist students with educational goals and transitions; 22. Collaborate regularly with school Success Coach; 23. Assist students with degree review and with course subs; 24. Communicate scheduling needs and challenges for completion to school Dean; 25. Collaborate with Instruction and Academic Partnerships on matriculation; 26. Oversee institutional assessment for department and program; 27. Develop and facilitate industry and community engagement activities 28. Assist with school marketing, recruitment,
and retention; 29. Coordinate with Continuing Education and College staff on projects and events. 30. Attend completion and commencement ceremonies; Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or Human Performance; or a Masters Degree and 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally-accredited institution; American Red Cross Instructor certified or willing to obtain a certification. Teaching experience Leadership experience, and Oral and written communication skills needed.

Posting Number

F00311P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/12731

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