Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES is at the momment seeking for Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy right now, this vacancy will be settled in Pennsylvania. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
University of the Sciences Samson Coll! ege of Health Scien ce s is conducting a national search for an innovative leader to serve as Chair of t he Department of O cc upational Therapy . Throughout its 192 year history, University of the Sciences has established the capacity to respond to the changing world of healthcare and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals through generous alumni gifts for state of the art classrooms and labs, the exp ansion of program offerings, interdisciplinary study and experiential learning. University of the Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.
The University/College:
University of the Sciences is located in University City , which is also the site of two m ajor research universities, a n academic healthcare system and the oldest and largest Science Center in the United States which provide a rich variety of clinical and research opportunities for students and faculty. T! he campus is minutes from the culturally vibrant center of Phi! ladelphia . University of the Sciences is internationally recognized for its unique range of life science and health science majors within the University’s five colleges. The Samson College comprises Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science and Wellness Management , Healt h Science, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies, and offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The hallmark of the Samson College programs is the hands-on learning and experience-based curriculum that all students participate in t hrough fieldwork in a variety of settings.
The Department of Occupational Therapy:
The Department of Occupational Therapy has 11 full-time faculty members, enrolls over 200 students and offers 3 programs: an accelerated Bachelor’s Degree to DrOT, a post-baccalaureate Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a post-baccalaureate DrOT program. The Department i s one of! a small number of programs in the country to offer an entry-level professional doctoral program . The program has clinical affiliation agreements with more than 200 field sites including healthcare systems, schools and community settings. Occupational Therapy students obtain experiential learning in hospitals, community outreach programs, senior centers and rehabilitation centers. Faculty members are engaged in applied research in the areas of maternal and infant health, au t ism, pediatric occupational therapy, tele - rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and intervention models for the well elderly.
T he Position:
Reporting to the Dean of the Samson College of Health Sciences , t he Chair will be a senior academic leader who provides leadership and oversight of academic programs, strategic planning, research , fiscal responsibilities and mentorship of faculty. This individual will be responsible for provid ing vision to the faculty and staff, developing ! new programs, and pursuing scholarly activity that advances the departm! ent’s reputation towards applied research and commitment to social and community engagement. The Chair will maintain the high quality of the academic programs , ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, encourage and foster faculty research and support interdisciplinary collaboration within the College and across the University. He/She will play a significant role in shaping the future of the department and shou ld possess demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to gain consensus, e xcellent communication skills and ability to build collaborativ e relationships internally and external to the University. The ideal candidate will have contributed to the knowledge of the field through a record of research and publications.
Applicants must possess academic credentials consistent with appointment at the associate or full professor level . The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field along with eligibility for l! icensure in Pennsylvania . Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. A t least 8 years experience as an Occupational Therapist and at minimum 5+ years experience in an academic faculty position required. This individual will have successfully functioned in a leadership role at a university in administration or chaired various committees within a college of health sciences . Prior Chair or Assistant Chair experience is highly desired.
A full position description is available upon request.
All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest that addresses qualifications and commitment to the Department’s mission as well as management and leadership philosophy, along with a list of 4 professional references. Please send expressions of interest to:
Joy Yab! lonsky, Principal
Armington Recruiting LLC
2020 Walnut Street Philadelphia , PA 19103
Email:
www.armingtonrecruiting.com
Please reference this announcement in your letter of interest when replying to or inquiring about the opportunity.
University of the Sciences is an E qual O pportunity/Affirmative Act ion Employer .
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This vacancy will be started on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:02:22 GMT
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