UNLV Department of Accounting · 16 hours ago
Chair, Associate/Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150480]
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Chair for the Department of Occupational Therapy, which offers an opportunity to lead a newly developed academic department. The role involves academic leadership, teaching, research, and community engagement while shaping the future of the program and advancing the university's mission.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Lead a newly developed academic department focused on educating clinical scholars and advancing excellence in occupational therapy and occupational science education, research, and community engagement
Maintain an active academic role through teaching, clinical education oversight, scholarship, and community partnerships
Foster a culture of inquiry consistent with SIHS tenure and promotion standards
Provide strategic leadership in curriculum innovation, faculty recruitment and mentorship, student admissions, accreditation compliance, and resource and budget management
Cultivate a positive, ethical, and productive departmental climate; promote interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration; and contribute to university governance, professional service, and initiatives that strengthen the department, school, university, and the occupational therapy profession
Qualification
Required
Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) in occupational therapy, occupational science, rehabilitation Science, or a related or complementary health field from an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body
Eligibility for Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Nevada
8 years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist
Thorough understanding of the role and scope of practice of the occupational therapy assistant
Minimum of 4 years in a full-time academic appointment with full-time teaching responsibilities at the post-baccalaureate level
Demonstrated scholarship through research, publications, presentations, and scholarship of application or teaching and learning
Record of scholarly productivity that meets SIHS tenure and promotion standards at the Associate or Full Professor level
Administrative experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Personnel management, including faculty and staff supervision and development
Budget development and fiscal management
Preferred
Accreditation experience
Leadership and management experience in academia
Curriculum and course development and management
Professional organization representation throughout career tenure
Demonstrable professional development track
Demonstrated skills in virtual, computer software, and AI environment
Benefits
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Excellent retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
Company
UNLV Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting at UNLV aims to Cultivate Future Accounting Professionals, Achieve Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Research, and Create Collaborative Relationships with the Communities We Serve.
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