The University of Northern Iowa invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.

The University of Northern Iowa provides a high quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs. One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report ranked UNI in the top three among Midwest public universities for the past 16 years. The university’s size -- just more than 13,100 students -- allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. For more information, see www.uni.edu.

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 165,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information visit www.cedarfalls.com.

The College of Education offers a full range of programs in education-related fields (Bachelor through Doctorate) and is comprised of six academic departments: Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education; Educational Psychology and Foundations; Special Education; Teaching; and the School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services. 

The School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services (HPELS) is organized into four divisions: Athletic Training; Health Promotion and Education; Physical Education; and Leisure, Youth and Human Services. Programs are offered in athletic training; health promotion and education; leisure, youth and human services; movement and exercise science; and physical education-teaching. Degrees offered include B.A., M.A., M.S., and Ed.D. The School includes 110 faculty members, professional and scientific staff, merit employees, and graduate assistants. The School is housed in the national award winning Wellness/Recreation Center and the new Jacobson Human Performance Complex. This complex features laboratories for environmental health, biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychomotor behavior, strength and conditioning, athletic training, computer technology, wellness resources, and community planning. Also included are aerobic/dance studios, racquetball courts, multipurpose courts, jogging track, fitness areas, weight rooms, swimming pools, a climbing-wall, seminar rooms, classrooms, medical clinic, physical therapy clinic, hydrotherapy pool, and the Center for Healthy Youth Development.

Qualifications: Requirements include a Doctorate in health promotion, physical education, athletic training, leisure services, or related area; a record of effective teaching and scholarly activity suitable for a tenured, full professor appointment; successful administrative experience in higher education; experience securing external funds; and a record of community engagement.

Responsibilities: Provide visionary, synergistic leadership to attain and maintain excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs for both school and non-school settings; recruit, foster development, and evaluate a culturally diverse faculty and staff; enhance research and creative activity among faculty; represent all dimensions of the School to diverse audiences both internal and external to the University; administer the School budget, facilities, schedule, and all other aspects of the School’s planning and operation; work in collaboration with other academic, athletic, administrative, and student affairs personnel in program and facility management; develop partnerships and secure external resources to enhance the School’s development and national stature; and teach one course per semester.

Rank: Tenured, Full Professor

Salary and Benefits:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA-CREF and IPERS retirement plans.

Application Information:  Applications are encouraged from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities and veterans. Complete applications received by January 31, 2012, will be given full consideration. The position is available starting July 1, 2012. Pre-employment background checks are required. Send cover letter, vitae, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts to: Dr. Mick G. Mack, Chairperson, Search Committee; University of Northern Iowa; 203 Wellness/Recreation Center; Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0241; Phone: (319) 273-6475, Fax: (319) 273-5958; E-mail: mickey.mack@uni.edu. 

The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

UNI is a smoke-free campus.