Faculty – Executive Director, Kinesiology Undergraduate Dual-degree Program

Job Description:

• Serve as the University of Wyoming principal academic and administrative leader for the SUS-UW dual-degree program
• Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for program quality, student success, operational effectiveness, partnership sustainability, and fiscal stability
• Lead implementation of the approved curriculum and study plan in alignment with UW policies and standards
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate UW courses at Shanghai University of Sport, including rotations, assignments, staffing, and delivery logistics
• Recruit, recommend, onboard, supervise, mentor, and support UW instructors and program personnel
• Assign teaching loads and responsibilities and coordinate instructional schedules
• Work with UW and SUS staff to onboard and support instructional faculty on the Shanghai campus
• Monitor course delivery, student learning outcomes, program metrics, and instructional quality
• Lead assessment, reporting, and continuous-improvement activities
• Maintain communication with UW and SUS stakeholders regarding policies, grading, student support, curriculum, and operations
• Collaborate on student recruitment, orientation, advising, academic support, quality assurance, program review, and accreditation activities
• Teach 1–2 undergraduate courses or modules annually in kinesiology or related expertise
• Provide academic mentoring and support through in-person and virtual engagement
• Engage and steward program alumni
• Serve as lead fiscal authority for the program’s $1.5–5 million annual gross budget
• Participate in strategic planning, curriculum development, budget planning, partnership-growth initiatives, committee work, and professional development
• Represent the program at institutional, professional, recruitment, and partnership events
• Travel domestically and internationally, including on-site work in Shanghai and engagement with the Laramie campus

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in kinesiology/health or related field, such as exercise science, sport science, or physical education
• Demonstrated experience in university-level teaching and academic program administration
• Evidence of successful leadership and supervision of programs in a higher education setting
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external partners
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal English communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP
• Applicants must include average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions
• Doctoral degree in kinesiology or related field is desired
• Experience with international, joint, or transnational higher education programs is desired
• Familiarity with higher education systems in China and the United States is desired
• Experience with curriculum and budget planning, faculty coordination, program assessment, and continuous improvement is desired
• Experience mentoring and supporting professional development of faculty, staff, and team members is desired
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-cultural, multi-stakeholder collaborations is desired
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) in professional and academic settings is desired
• Experience with student recruitment, advising, or academic support in internationally collaborative programs is desired
• Network and familiarity with relevant kinesiology professional associations is desired
• Cover letter, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references required for application

Benefits:

• Generous retirement contributions: State contribution over 15% of gross salary; total retirement contribution exceeds 19%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions
• Four deductible health insurance options
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
• Wellness initiatives
• Counseling services and mental health resources
• Remote work and/or flexible work schedule
• International and domestic travel opportunities