Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies (Full-Time)
The Opportunity
Wartburg College is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to implement new graduate programs in Health and Human Performance. These new Master of Science (MS) degrees will build upon successful undergraduate programs in health and human performance and the sciences a successful DIII athletics program and high-quality physical facilities in the W including state-of-the-art exercise science facilities classrooms and laboratories.
The Role
Position: Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies
Role Type: 12-month in-person administrative position with teaching duties upon program implementation
Anticipated Starting Date: January 2026
Timeline: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until filled
Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications
The Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies will be the administrator responsible for the program curricula staffing and students within these programs. Two of the approved programs - the MS in Sport Science and MS in Data Science in Human Performance - will launch in fall 2026.
This position will collaborate with the Graduate Studies team and be responsible to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that enrollment goals are met students are retained professional standards are upheld and coursework is completed to ensure successful program completion.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Student recruitment admission and advisement
Title of Position Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies (Full-Time)
The Opportunity
Wartburg College is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to implement new graduate programs in Health and Human Performance. These new Master of Science (MS) degrees will build upon successful undergraduate programs in health and human performance and the sciences a successful DIII athletics program and high-quality physical facilities in the W including state-of-the-art exercise science facilities classrooms and laboratories.
The Role
Position: Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies
Role Type: 12-month in-person administrative position with teaching duties upon program implementation
Anticipated Starting Date: January 2026
Timeline: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until filled
Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications
The Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies will be the administrator responsible for the program curricula staffing and students within these programs. Two of the approved programs - the MS in Sport Science and MS in Data Science in Human Performance - will launch in fall 2026.
This position will collaborate with the Graduate Studies team and be responsible to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that enrollment goals are met students are retained professional standards are upheld and coursework is completed to ensure successful program completion.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Student recruitment admission and advisement
- Implement programmatic admission processes and standards in consultation with the Director of Graduate Program Operations
- Collaborate with Director of Graduate Program Operations in development of recruitment events and represent the program at career fairs visit days Zoom webinars and with other presentations
- Establish strategic industry and professional association partnerships and pipelines to recruit academically qualified students and meet program enrollment goals
- Engage with prospective students advising on program requirements and career opportunities
- Advise enrolled students on course decisions and academic program adherence
2) Instructor recruitment supervision and accountability
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Director of Graduate Program Operations in recruiting selecting hiring onboarding and evaluating adjunct instructors
- Provide direct supervision of the Health and Human Performance Practicum and Capstone Coordinator
3) Curricular leadership and oversight
- Implement and evaluate curriculum
- Lead academic assessment and program evaluation efforts within each of the program areas
- Liaise with adjunct instructors and the Instructional Design team in ensuring high quality online program design
- Collaborate with Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Program Operations in developing graduate academic policies; implement and ensure adherence to policies
4) Upon program implementation teach four online courses annually in the graduate Health and Human Performance curriculum
5) Contribute to the life of the College as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
6) Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
5) Contribute to the life of the College as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
6) Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Health and Human Performance Exercise Science Kinesiology or a closely related field
- Evidence of effective curriculum development and teaching excellence
- Evidence of scholarly achievement
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on a collaborative team
- Ability to thrive in an evolving technological workplace
- Excellent communication problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of program development and implementation
- Experience recruiting graduate students
- Experience recruiting adjunct faculty
- Clinical experience with athletes
- Supervisory experience of graduate students
- Online teaching experience
Application Procedure:
Please upload the following by selecting Apply for this Position below: 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a program administrator teacher and scholar; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly see . Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
About Wartburg College
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852 Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence.
Located in northeast Iowa Waverly is an extraordinary gigabit community of more than 10000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls with an abundance of cultural musical and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul Minn. (3 hours); Madison Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that is inclusive among all students faculty and staff.
Please upload the following by selecting Apply for this Position below: 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a program administrator teacher and scholar; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly see . Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
About Wartburg College
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852 Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence.
Located in northeast Iowa Waverly is an extraordinary gigabit community of more than 10000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls with an abundance of cultural musical and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul Minn. (3 hours); Madison Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that is inclusive among all students faculty and staff.
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