University of Illinois Chicago · 3 days ago
Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university, and they are seeking a Professor and Head for the Department of Disability and Human Development. This role involves providing leadership in strategic planning, overseeing departmental administration, and promoting research and educational initiatives within the department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Providing leadership through strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs of the department to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the department
Overseeing fiscal and academic administration of the department, in collaboration with experienced academic program directors and clinical managers
Supporting the professional growth of clinical, research, teaching, and tenure-track faculty, administrative staff, and students within the department
Facilitating communication and implementation of university and department policies and procedures
Representing faculty, staff, and student needs to the college and campus administration
Maintain an independent program of research/scholarship by identifying funding opportunities, participating and leading collaborative research teams in developing grant proposals, and executing funded applications
Demonstrate ongoing scholarship as evidenced by participation at national and/or international professional association meetings, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and/or other related activities
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent)
A national and international reputation for scholarly contributions that have advanced their profession/discipline
Demonstration of engagement in disability research, education, policy, and/or practice
Sustained record of support for research, creative activities, and/or scholarship, including external and/or internal grants (where appropriate)
A strong record of high-caliber refereed publications
History of administrative or other leadership experience that includes financial and personnel management
Experience mentoring others, such as faculty, graduate students, and staff, in the development of their programs of research, scholarship, and/or advocacy
Record of excellence in teaching, course, or curriculum development
A record of substantive professional service at the local, state, national, and/or international level
Preferred
Experience serving as a faculty member in an academic department
Experience working in an interdisciplinary /interprofessional department/environment
Knowledge and understanding of disability studies as an academic discipline
Ability to work effectively with program directors of graduate and undergraduate academic programs
Strong communication skills
Demonstrable evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to evolving institutional and departmental systems, policies, and processes
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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