Associate Dean/Director of Movement Science

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia.

UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs.

Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Associate Dean/Director of Movement Science.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean/Director of Movement Science of the College of Health & Wellness (CH&W) serves as a member of the College Leadership Team and will support the Dean by providing leadership and oversight in the Division of Movement Science.

The Associate Dean will work collaboratively with faculty and department chairs and serve as a member of the CH&W Curriculum Committee to support program and curriculum additions and modifications in accordance with University System of Georgia (USG), University of North Georgia (UNG), and accreditation bodies.

The Associate Dean/Director of Movement Science will collaborate and serve as the Assistant Director of the Institute for Peak Performance (IPP). As part of their duties to the IPP, the Assistant Director will report to and support the Director of Peak Performance with oversight of research, programming, and day-to-day operations of the Institute.

The role will require frequent and purposeful interaction with a variety of constituents including but not limited to student-athletes, student-cadets, coaches, CH&W faculty/staff/students, senior UNG administration, and community partners/stakeholders in support of the delivery of curriculum, research, and services foundational to IPP.

Responsibilities * Curriculum development and oversight: Actively involved in the planning and development of curriculum for IPP.

Assists in coordination of services in the IPP and other learning activities during the development of curriculum and programming in IPP.

* Student Success: Supports all aspects of student success in Division of Movement Science and IPP.

Will serve on the College student behavior and appeals committee and the College Curriculum Committee as directed by the Dean.

* Faculty & staff support and development: Assists IPP and College with ongoing training of faculty and staff to update knowledge and skills.

Oversee the management of and assist with the support of faculty, interprofessional research in IPP to foster contributions beneficial to UNG and external stakeholders.

Assist faculty in the identification and inclusion of high impactful teaching practices (HITPs) in IPP.

* Administrative support: Supports the Dean and Director of the IPP by participating in and attending university and community events as directed and serves as the direct report in the Dean's and/or Director of IPP s absence.

Facilitates recruitment and hiring of new employees in the Division of Movement Science and in accreditation preparation and visits as directed by the Dean.

Assists in annual reviews of staff and faculty in the Division of Movement Science as directed by the Dean & Director of IPP.

Supports the development and execution of human performance initiatives in the IPP.

* Strategic planning and Vision: Plays an active part in the strategic planning and forecasting for the future as a key member of the College and IPP strategic planning committee.

Works to develop a collective vision and philosophy for the relationship and services rendered by CH&W within the IPP.

* Leadership: Directs the creation of structures and operational systems, through team building and collaboration, that maximize the impact of faculty member technical and professional expertise and service delivery for student-athletes and cadets ability to optimize performance through combination of best practices and innovation.

* Human Performance: Oversees the delivery and implementation of sport science services across all integrated IPP disciplines and can assist in student-athlete and cadet performance planning, resources, and organizational processes through data collection, coordination, and analysis.

Develops and improves data collection protocols for current and new assessments.

Manages and administers safe, legal, and ethical practices for the dissemination of athlete, team, and related institutional performance data.

* Team Building: Helps to develop a network of experts and faculty members on all aspects of physical, nutritional, spiritual, mental and sleep development in student athletes and cadets and initiates, develops and implements resources and programs to meet the health and performance needs of student- athletes and cadets in collaboration with practitioners, coaches, and colleagues on- and off-campus.

Required Qualifications * Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to disciplines within the College or related field; clinical degree, certification, and recent clinical service experience in one of the program areas.

* Professional, scholarly, and educational accomplishments commensurate with an appointment as a tenured faculty in the College.

* History of successful leadership experience within an academic setting.

* Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals internal and external to the university.

* Demonstrated commitment to student retention and graduation.

* Effective oral and written communication skills to accommodate a fast paced and complex work environment.

* Competency and understanding of strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, sleep, spirituality, & mental performance for athletes and cadets.

* Collaborates with departmental faculty members, cadet leadership, athletic coaches and team staff to support, develop, and inform IPP and facilitate faculty and student involvement within the program.

Preferred Qualifications * Preferred background in holistic approach to high level human performance and wellness with experience in athletics and/or tactical populations * Preferred history of successful accreditation experience Required Documents to Attach * Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts * Contact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity.

This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status.

Georgia is an open records state.

Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time Background Check * Position of Trust + Education Special Applicant Instructions * If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

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