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The Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-system Associate or Full Professor to serve as Chair of the Exercise & Health Sciences (EHS) Department. Individuals currently serving as an advanced Associate or Full Professor are encouraged to apply.The Chair is expected to provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to achieve the Department’s mission and vision, including advancing research productivity, external funding, and national visibility.**The Chair will be expected to:**Maintain an active and visible research programTeach undergraduate and graduate coursesAdvise and mentor students and facultySupport faculty across career stages, including promotion and tenureLead and strengthen undergraduate and graduate programsAdvance interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the University.Oversee departmental operations, such as managing budgets, personnel, curricula, and strategic planning.Be committed to fostering inclusive excellence in University and community settings**Ideal Candidate will Demonstrate Evidence of:**A transformational leadership approach that is inspirational, visionary and advances a culture of collaboration, transparency, and excellence.Strong engagement with campus and external communities, including professional societies, research partners, and other key stakeholdersExcellence in mentoring faculty across career stages, including research development and advancement.Demonstrated ability to support and grow faculty research productivity and external fundingExperience enhancing departmental reputation and visibility at the regional and national levelExcellent interpersonal and communication skills