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Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) Chairperson
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Position Number: 1104966
Location: Macomb, IL
Position Type: Faculty Development

About Western Illinois University:
Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of Equal Opportunity & Access.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

 Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: Eleven-month position starting July 15, 2018. Department chairpersons serve four-year terms that are renewable by the Dean/Provost.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership for instructional, scholarly/professional, and service activities for an academic department, including the enhancement of faculty strengths and abilities through professional development via study, research, service, and participation in professional organizations; prepare and administer department budgets while attracting external sources; facilitate development and implementation of short- and long-range departmental goals; schedule and administer programs at both Macomb and Quad Cities Campuses; oversee management of Horn Field campus, the department's experiential campus; engage in student recruitment and retention activities and assess effectiveness and efficiency of departmental recruitment and retention efforts; manage initiatives aimed at student and alumni relations; provide evaluation of faculty as mandated; submit required written evaluations of faculty members to Dean for retention, promotion, tenure, and professional achievement award considerations as well as providing annual written evaluations of non-instructional staff members to the appropriate University offices as required; and make recommendations for the hiring of full- and part-time faculty members, civil service staff, and graduate assistants.

RANK & SALARY: Eligible for the appointment of Full Professor. Competitive. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/

 Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body), with at least one advanced degree in recreation, parks, tourism or related field. Candidates must have a record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service to support an appointment of full professor. Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in managing personnel, budgets, and facilities. Experience with dual campus programs; the accreditation process; recruitment/retention of students and faculty; assessment of student learning; online and distance education; and facilitating grants and other revenue sources. Evidence of technological literacy and professional involvement at the national or international level.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

 Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT: In a world characterized by new technologies and rapidly changing human needs, recreation, parks and tourism are being challenged to provide more opportunities for meaningful leisure experiences.

As one of WIU's signature programs, the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) meets this challenge through a multifaceted curriculum, innovative instructional techniques, and professional learning experiences designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of professional settings.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review for 14 consecutive years and as one of 37 public universities ranked a top tier "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News & World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves nearly 10,000 students at its traditional residential campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential location in Moline, Illinois.
The WIU-Macomb and -Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Western is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 38 graduate degree programs, which includes a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, the University's 566 full-time faculty members teach 96 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs.

Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region. University Libraries house an extensive collection and offer online database access to thousands of academic periodic journals and publications.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 8,109): A traditional, residential four-year campus with select graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population 20,000). Macomb is an Amtrak city with twice-daily service to Chicago. Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,332): The only public university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL (population 44,000). The Quad Cities (population 376,000) rests on the banks of the Mississippi River and is comprised of Moline and Rock Island in western Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in eastern Iowa. Moline, Illinois is home to the Quad Cities International Airport.

 Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copieswill be requested of selected candidate

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/

**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on November 17, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Dr. Jeremy Robinett, Search Committee Chair, at jl-robinett@wiu.edu.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309)298-1977 or via email at eoa-office@wiu.edu.