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    DEPARTMENT CHAIR
    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
    UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE


    The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of
    Delaware invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair.

    Located in Newark, Delaware, the University of Delaware is one of the
    oldest institutions of higher education in the country combining
    tradition and innovation offering students a rich heritage combined with
    the latest in instructional and research technology. Considered a
    midsized University, educational programs of seven colleges support
    21,346 students in 1998 that include 16,110 undergraduate students,
    3,131 graduate students, and 2,105 continuing education students.
    Entering 1998 freshmen typically ranked in the top quarter of their
    high-school graduating classes with SAT (Verbal and Mathematics) scores
    well above the national average for college-bound students.

    The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences represents the largest
    and fastest growing academic unit in the College of Health and Nursing
    Sciences possessing over 600 student majors participating in four
    undergraduate degree programs that include Health and Physical
    Education, Recreation and Park Administration, Athletic Training, and
    Exercise & Sport Science. Graduate programs of study supporting over 60
    students pursue advanced research-orientated programs of study in
    Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Health Promotion. The department
    is involved in offering the BS, MS, and PhD degrees supported by
    approximately 44 faculty/professionals (29.5 FTE’s) who possess strong
    interdisciplinary backgrounds. Long recognized for its quality academic
    programs combined with exceptional classroom/laboratory/gymnasium
    facilities, the academic center for this department is currently
    undergoing a 15.1 million dollar renovation program that should be
    completed in the year 2000.

    The Department Chair is the chief administrative officer with
    responsibilities for the instructional programs of the department,
    administrative, budgetary, professional development, and promotion
    decisions, and for providing leadership in the development of research,
    teaching and public service commitments. Candidates should present a
    strong research record, documented experience in securing grants and
    contracts, evidence of successful administrative performance, as well as
    the ability to operate effectively in a collegial environment. In
    addition, candidates must be qualified for appointment at the rank of
    full professor with tenure. While the chair’s area of expertise in the
    Health/Exercise Sciences is not specified, it is desired that candidates
    have an understanding of the diverse disciplines of health/physical
    education, recreation, athletic training, and exercise sciences. The
    candidate should demonstrate strong interdisciplinary and collaborative
    skills. The Department is seeking a visionary chair. The position will
    begin August 1, 1999.

    To ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by
    February 15, 1999. Completed applications will include a curriculum
    vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and a cover letter
    addressing the above specifications. Applications and nominations
    should be addressed to:

    Chair
    Search Committee for the Chair of Health and Exercise Sciences
    205 McDowell Hall
    University of Delaware
    Newark, Delaware 19716

    Inquiries can be made by calling Dr. Madeline E. Lambrecht at (302)
    831-4549, FAX # (302) 831-4550, Email:
    Madeline.Lambrecht@mvs.udel.edu. The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal
    Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group
    Members and Women.


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