Faculty/Executive Director of SUS-UW Kinesiology Undergraduate Dual-degree Program

Faculty/Executive Director of SUS-UW Kinesiology Undergraduate
Dual-degree Program

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JOB TITLE:

Faculty/Executive Director of Shanghai University of Sport and the
University of Wyoming (SUS-UW) Kinesiology Undergraduate
Dual-degree Program

JOB PURPOSE:

Faculty appointment and Executive Director of the SUS-UW
undergraduate dual-degree program. Anticipated to be 87.5%
administrative as Executive Director and 12.5% faculty teaching
duties in area of kinesiology/health expertise. Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: providing strategic academic and
administrative leadership; teaching 1-2 courses per year (within
expertise); recruiting, managing/supervising, and mentoring program
faculty and staff; ensuring high-quality delivery of University of
Wyoming (UW) coursework by program faculty; engaging with program
alumni; effective cross-institutional coordination; and compliance
with UW academic policies and standards. This Faculty Appointment
as Executive Director is an at-will renewable fixed-term (e.g., 1-5
years) appointment; as the senior administrator of the program,
Executive Director duties are intended to advance the program's
academic quality, student success, operational effectiveness, and
long-term sustainability of the partnership, program quality, and
fiscal stability. The Executive Director will be supported and
resourced by the Division of Kinesiology and Health and College of
Health Science.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the UW principal academic (Faculty) and administrator
(Executive Director) for the for the dual-degree program.

Lead implementation of the approved curriculum and study plan,
ensuring alignment with UW academic policies, course requirements,
student-progression standards, and instructional
expectations.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate UW courses at Shanghai University of
Sport (SUS), including course rotations, instructional assignments,
staffing plans, and delivery logistics.

Recruit, recommend, onboard, supervise, mentor, and support
qualified UW instructors and program personnel in consultation with
Division and College leadership and the full support of UW human
resources.

Assign teaching loads and responsibilities, coordinate
instructional schedules, and foster a collaborative, effective
faculty and staff team.

Work with UW and SUS staff to onboard instructional faculty and
support them in instructional duties on the SUS campus in Shanghai,
China.

Monitor UW course delivery, student learning outcomes, program
metrics, and instructional quality; lead assessment, reporting, and
continuous-improvement activities.

Maintain timely communication with UW and SUS stakeholders
regarding academic policies, grading, student support, curriculum
implementation, and program operations.

Collaborate with relevant UW and SUS offices on student
recruitment, orientation, advising, academic support, quality
assurance, program review, and accreditation-related
activities.

Teach 1-2 undergraduate courses or modules annually in the
dual-degree curriculum, delivering instruction consistent with UW
learning objectives, syllabi, assessment practices, and academic
standards.

Provide accessible academic mentoring and support to enrolled
students through in-person and virtual engagement.

Engage and steward program alumni.

Serve as the lead fiscal authority for the program - $1.5-5 million
annual gross budget.

Travel domestically and internationally, including on-site work in
Shanghai and engagement with UW's Laramie campus, to support
program delivery, partnership development, and recruitment
activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in program-related service, committee work, and other
administrative responsibilities assigned by the Division of
Kinesiology and Health Unit Head, College leadership, or
University. Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum
development, budget planning, and partnership-growth initiatives
that strengthen the program's sustainability and visibility.
Support faculty and staff professional development, including
mentoring, orientation, and ongoing guidance in cross-cultural and
transnational instructional settings. Represent the program at
institutional, professional, recruitment, and partnership events,
including activities involving relevant kinesiology and
sport-science professional organizations.

COMPETENCIES:

Academic leadership: Ability to provide vision, direction, and
accountable oversight for an academically rigorous international
undergraduate program.

Program administration: Skill/experience in coordinating
curriculum, personnel management, schedule creation, budget
management, documentation, assessment, quality assurance, and
continuous improvement.

Cross-cultural collaboration: Capacity to build productive
relationships across U.S. and Chinese institutional contexts and
among diverse, multi-stakeholder groups.

Faculty supervision and development: Ability to recruit, mentor,
support, and evaluate instructors and staff while promoting team
effectiveness and professional growth.

Instructional excellence: Demonstrated ability to teach
undergraduate kinesiology or related coursework using sound
pedagogy, appropriate assessment, and student-centered
support.

Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and
intercultural communication skills, with the ability to convey
expectations clearly across institutions and audiences.

Student success orientation: Commitment to student support,
orientation, advising, mentoring, progression, and academic
achievement in an international program environment.

Organizational effectiveness: Strong planning, prioritization,
documentation, problem-solving, and follow-through skills in a
complex, multi-site operating environment.

Professional judgment: Ability to exercise discretion, maintain
academic standards, address emerging issues constructively, and
make decisions consistent with UW policy and program
objectives.

Adaptability and international mobility: Willingness and ability to
work effectively across time zones, travel internationally, and
adapt to evolving program, instructional, and partnership
needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in kinesiology/health or related field, e.g.,

exercise science, sport science, physical education, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and

academic program administration. Evidence of successful leadership
and supervision of programs in a higher education setting.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally

with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal

English communication skills.

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR)

compliant with the Driving for University Business
SAP.

The Faculty appointment type will be at the title of "Instructional
Professor", "Professor of Practice", or "Lecturer" based on
experience and qualifications. Rank will be at "Assistant",
"Associate", or "Senior/Full". Both the Faculty appointment type
and Rank will be negotiated with the successful candidate
commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time
equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be
prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an
average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one
year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all
current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information
may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in kinesiology or related field.
• Experience with international, joint, or transnational higher

education programs.

• Familiarity with higher education systems in both China and the

United States.

• Experience with curriculum and budget planning, faculty

coordination, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

• Experience mentoring and supporting professional

development/growth of peer faculty, staff, and team members.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-cultural, multi-stakeholder

collaborations.

• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) in professional and academic

settings.

• Experience with student recruitment, advising, or academic

support in internationally collaborative programs.

• Network and familiarity with the American College of Sports

Medicine, American Kinesiology Association, National Academy of
Kinesiology, and/or other similar international kinesiology
professional associations/organizations.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete
application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references

(references will only be contacted if you are selected as a
finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 11/12/2026 will receive full
consideration.

Questions about this position and opportunity contact:

Arthur Zhu (Professor)

Email:qzhu1@uwyo.edu

Phone: 307-766-3662

Or

Derek Smith (Associate Dean)

Email: SmithDT@uwyo.edu

Phone: 307-766-5271

WORK LOCATION:

Remote/Flexible Work: This position is eligible for remote
work and/or a flexible work schedule.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position,
conditioned on the non-applicability of the fees implemented in 90
FR 46027 to the visa petition.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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Job Identification: 262805

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
(Remote)

Posted Salary Range: 120000

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

Travel: Yes, 50%YesYes

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