at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Full Professor and Head-Department of Occupational Therapy
Hiring Department: Department of Occupational Therapy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017570
Posting Close Date: April 17, 2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
College of Applied Health Science (AHS) and Department of Occupational Therapy
invites applications for the position of Tenured Full Professor and Head of
the Department of Occupational Therapy.
The UIC Department of
Occupational Therapy
Since 1943, the department has taken great pride to integrate
research, education and clinical practice towards one vision: Creating
Tomorrow's Practice. Our dynamic clinical and tenure system faculty
collaborate to deliver word-class education and research in OT. Faculty
are award winning scholars and educators with diverse scholarly interests and a
shared commitment to the Scholarship of Practice model that emphasizes a
strong, reciprocal relationship between practice, evidence and stakeholders in
the communities. Consistent with the mission of the university, the
department prioritizes creating an inclusive environment to support its diverse
student body.
Strengths of the department include the following:
No.3
ranked entry-level (MS) program by US News & World Report.
Two interdisciplinary PhD
Programs in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences.
OT doctorate program has been
granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Internationally recognized
research & scholarship generated by faculty-directed labs and groups
including the Model of Human Occupation Clearinghouse, the ADA
Participation Action Research Consortium and the Children's Participation
in Environment Research Lab, etc.
Vibrant faculty practices in
the areas of early intervention and adult chronic disease self-management.
Long-standing international and
university-level partnerships: faculty/student exchanges with institutions
in Sweden, Japan, Peru, Israel, etc., interdisciplinary university-level
collaborations with disciplines including internal medicine, nursing,
psychology, public health, disability studies, social work, and urban
planning.
The
Position
The Head is the designated executive officer to set the vision for
all academic effort in the department and guide research, education, and
service to realize the mission. The Department Head is responsible for:
providing leadership through strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs of the department;
overseeing fiscal and academic administration of the department, in collaboration with experienced academic program directors;
supporting the professional growth of clinical and tenure track faculty, administrative staff, and students within the department; and
facilitating communication and implementation of university and department policies and procedures.
The Department Head is expected to maintain an independent
research program by identifying funding opportunities, participating in and/or
leading collaborative research teams in developing grant proposals, and
executing funded applications. Additionally, the Department Head is expected to
demonstrate ongoing... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
