WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position – Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies (Full-Time)

The Opportunity
Wartburg College is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to implement new graduate programs in Health and Human Performance. These new Master of Science (MS) degrees will build upon successful undergraduate programs in health and human performance and the sciences, a successful DIII athletics program, and high-quality physical facilities in the “W” including state-of-the-art exercise science facilities, classrooms and laboratories.

The Role
Position: Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies
Role Type: 12-month, in-person, administrative position with teaching duties upon program implementation
Anticipated Starting Date: January 2026
Timeline: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until filled
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

The Program Director of Health and Human Performance Graduate Studies will be the administrator responsible for the program curricula, staffing, and students within these programs. Two of the approved programs - the MS in Sport Science and MS in Data Science in Human Performance - will launch in fall 2026.

This position will collaborate with the Graduate Studies team and be responsible to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that enrollment goals are met, students are retained, professional standards are upheld, and coursework is completed to ensure successful program completion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Student recruitment, admission, and advisement

2) Instructor recruitment, supervision, and accountability

3) Curricular leadership and oversight

4) Upon program implementation, teach four online courses annually in the graduate Health and Human Performance curriculum
5) Contribute to the life of the College as deemed appropriate in consultation with the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
6) Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Application Procedure:
Please upload the following by selecting "Apply for this Position" below: 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a program administrator, teacher and scholar; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three references.  Questions can be directed to michael.gleason@wartburg.edu, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.

About Wartburg College
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence.

Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is an extraordinary "gigabit" community of more than 10,000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that is inclusive among all students, faculty, and staff.  

 

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