Department Chair & Professor of Kinesiology & Health

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00619P

Classification Title

Chair

Position Title

Department Chair & Professor of Kinesiology & Health

GSU Information

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.

Department

Kinesiology & Health

College

College of Education & Human Development

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Administrative/Professional

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

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.

Position Description

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.

Required Experience

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.

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is
required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

TBD

Search Chair Contact info

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

jlaures@gsu.edu

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

dspatterson@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Janaia Lester, CEHD HRO

jmoore@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

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.

Percentage Of Time

100%

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

07/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/05/2026

Review of Applications Begins

01/09/2027

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

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.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7533

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.

USG Core Values Statement

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
.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Other Document 1
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree completed

Optional Documents