Tenure-track position available August 19, 2010.  Responsibilities:  teach courses primarily in the Wellness Management program such as foundations, wellness management administration, and research design from the core offerings and elective courses related to lifespan wellness; actively pursue scholarship (refereed publications and presentations and external funding); advise and directly supervise graduate thesis research and doctoral cognate offerings; supervise students in various real-world, immersive experiences designed to support the students' academic training and serve the community; serve as a representative of the department on university-related and other professional committees; involvement in collaborative research related to wellness management practice.  The Wellness Management degree program offers a unique opportunity for students to combine business and health management related coursework. 

Minimum qualifications: earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education; excellent communication (verbal, written, and electronic) and technology skills; knowledge of current practices, research and trends in wellness management practice; commitment to academic excellence.  

Preferred qualifications:  experience teaching at the graduate level in higher education settings; research experience and a proven publication record related to wellness management practice; supervisory experience; record of leadership in field; successful grant writing record.  Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript of highest degree earned, and the names and contact information for three references to: 

Dr. Jane Ellery, Chair of Search Committee
Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN  47306

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu/wellness

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