Chair, Associate/Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150480] jobs in United States
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas · 5 hours ago

Chair, Associate/Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150480]

positionLas Vegas, NV
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the Chair position in the Department of Occupational Therapy. This role involves leading a newly developed academic department, focusing on educating clinical scholars and advancing excellence in occupational therapy education, research, and community engagement.

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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
Contribute to university governance, professional service, and initiatives that strengthen the department, school, university, and the occupational therapy profession

Qualification

Post-professional doctoral degreeOccupational Therapist licensure8 years clinical practice4 years academic appointmentScholarshipResearchAdministrative experienceBudget managementCurriculum developmentProfessional organization representationVirtual software skills

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.

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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dateFounded in 1950
location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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H1B Sponsorship

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (50)
2024 (51)
2023 (24)
2022 (31)
2021 (12)
2020 (25)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.25M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAUnitedHealthcare
2023-11-09Grant· $1.15M
2023-07-26Grant
2022-08-10Grant· $0.1M

Leadership Team

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Joseph E. Bertolone
Executive Director UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulations
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