Faculty/Executive Director of SUS-UW Kinesiology Undergraduate Dual-degree Program at University of Wyoming

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Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs . Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary . JOB TITLE: Faculty/Executive Director of Shanghai University of Sport and the University of Wyoming (SUS-UW) Kinesiology Undergraduate Dual-degree Program JOB PURPOSE: Faculty appointment and Executive Director of the SUS-UW undergraduate dual-degree program. Anticipated to be 87.5% administrative as Executive Director and 12.5% faculty teaching duties in area of kinesiology/health expertise. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing strategic academic and administrative leadership; teaching 1-2 courses per year (within expertise); recruiting, managing/supervising, and mentoring program faculty and staff; ensuring high-quality delivery of University of Wyoming (UW) coursework by program faculty; engaging with program alumni; effective cross-institutional coordination; and compliance with UW academic policies and standards. This Faculty Appointment as Executive Director is an at-will renewable fixed-term (e.g., 1-5 years) appointment; as the senior administrator of the program, Executive Director duties are intended to advance the program’s academic quality, student success, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of the partnership, program quality, and fiscal stability. The Executive Director will be supported and resourced by the Division of Kinesiology and Health and College of Health Science. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the UW principal academic (Faculty) and administrator (Executive Director) for the for the dual-degree program. Lead implementation of the approved curriculum and study plan, ensuring alignment with UW academic policies, course requirements, student-progression standards, and instructional expectations. Plan, schedule, and coordinate UW courses at Shanghai University of Sport (SUS), including course rotations, instructional assignments, staffing plans, and delivery logistics. Recruit, recommend, onboard, supervise, mentor, and support qualified UW instructors and program personnel in consultation with Division and College leadership and the full support of UW human resources. Assign teaching loads and responsibilities, coordinate instructional schedules, and foster a collaborative, effective faculty and staff team. Work with UW and SUS staff to onboard instructional faculty and support them in instructional duties on the SUS campus in Shanghai, China. Monitor UW course delivery, student learning ou