Associate Professor or Professor & Department Chairperson

The Department
The Department of Health & Sport Science has had a thirty percent increase in majors in the past five years. The department administers an interdisciplinary curriculum comprised of coursework in dietetics, nutrition, nursing, health science, sport management and health and wellness. In addition to challenging courses and a variety of research opportunities, the Health and Sport Science Department offers numerous internship and experiential learning opportunities. The department maintains a very large network of internships throughout the Greater Dayton area, as well as nationally, covering all aspects of the dietetics, nursing, health science and sport and wellness fields. Undergraduate students can choose between five majors: dietetics, nursing, health science, health and wellness, and sport management. In addition, students can choose the following health science concentrations: integrative physiology, exercise and movement science, or occupational and behavioral studies. As well as health and wellness concentrations in: health and fitness or community health. The department also supports a masters degree program in dietetics and nutrition (MDN). The next chair of the department will have the opportunity to expand curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students. For more about the department go to: https://udayton.edu/education/departments_and_programs/hss/index.php
The University
Continuing on its trajectory of growth, UD enrolls approx. 12,000 students, including 8,225 full-time undergraduates. UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Embedded in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.
The University comprises five academic units: The College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education and Health Sciences , Engineering, and Law. More than 82 academic programs are available at the undergraduate level. More than 35 centers and institutes, including the nationally recognized University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), provide faculty, students, and staff with tremendous opportunities for research and experiential learning. The University recently completed a strategic visioning process, whereby it strives to be a university that advances the common good. See udayton.edu/vision.

About Dayton
The University’s 382-acre campus is located in Dayton, Ohio, which has a metropolitan area population of approximately one million. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive metro parks, hundreds of miles of paved walking/biking trails (top in the nation!), a bike share program,, and of course, the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park, this is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and welcoming neighborhoods. Go to daytoncvb.com for more information about the area.

The Position
The successful chair will have the opportunity to expand curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students by engaging students and faculty as well as fostering and sustaining partnerships across the University and in the broader community.

The successful chair will have additional opportunities to engage in and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in dietetics and nutrition related research and assist with accreditation activities.

The chair is responsible for all administrative, curricular, co-curricular and budgetary facets of a large undergraduate and graduate department (~700 undergraduate and 24 graduate students as well as 18 full time faculty and staff). The position is on a 12-month contract and reports to the Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences.

At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

• PhD in dietetics or nutrition or related health science field
• Successful experience or record of:
  • Peer reviewed scholarship and research in areas of dietetics, nutrition and/or health sciences.
  • Fostering collaborations across organizational lines.
  • Service to the department or broader university community
  • Use of appropriate university management systems and technology
• Record of excellence in teaching as the instructor of record in the North America system of higher education.
• Articulated commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition to support inclusive excellence and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment to social justice and service to the community, university and profession
• Administrative experience in higher education in the United States
• Record of leadership accomplishments in higher education

Appointment at the rank of professor includes all of the above qualifications and requires a record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the criteria for promotion to the rank of Professor in the Department of Health and Sport Science and in the School of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Dayton.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Registered Dietitian
• Research and teaching areas that contribute to dietetics, nutrition, and health sciences
• Expressed appreciation of the Catholic and Marianist mission of the University
• Experience managing program assessment and/or accreditation in accredited programs (i.e. dietetics, nursing)
• Successful Experience in one or more of the following:
  • developing and implementing new initiatives and/or programs
  • recruiting, mentoring and retaining students in a major
  • managing a budget
  • teaching, mentoring, and/or working with individuals from socially and culturally diverse communities
  • recruiting, mentoring, and retaining diverse faculty and staff
  • mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research
  • scholarly activity as related to the field of dietetics and nutrition
  • interdisciplinary engagement and external partnerships
  • securing extramural funding for research
  • enhancing existing programs and developing curricular and co-curricular initiatives, and pedagogical innovations
  • mentoring faculty through tenure and promotion
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills

A complete application for the position consists of the following:

• Letter of intent, which addresses all the required qualifications listed above and as many preferred qualifications as apply.
• C.V.
• Statement on leadership philosophy and how your commitment to inclusive excellence shapes that philosophy.
• Contact information for three professional references who may be contacted later in the interview process

Posting closes at 11:55 PM, March 22, 2024.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service. Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php