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

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), in partnership with Scott Healy & Associates, is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Chair & Associate/Full Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. This is a tenured, 12-month appointment that offers a unique opportunity to 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. The chair will serve as both an academic leader and administrator, shaping the department's future while advancing the university's mission. The role involves maintaining an active academic presence through teaching, clinical education oversight, scholarship, and community partnerships, while fostering a culture of inquiry aligned with SIHS tenure and promotion standards. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership in curriculum innovation, faculty recruitment and mentorship, student admissions, accreditation compliance, and resource/budget management, in collaboration with the Dean of IHS. The chair will also focus on cultivating a positive departmental climate, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to university governance and professional service.

Requirements

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.
Minimum of 8 years of documented professional experience in occupational therapy encompassing clinical practice, academic experience, and administrative leadership.
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.
Experience in personnel management, including faculty and staff supervision and development.
Experience in budget development and fiscal management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accreditation processes.
Leadership and management experience in higher education.
Experience in curriculum and course development and administration.
Professional organization representation throughout career tenure.
Demonstrated record of professional development.
Demonstrated skills in virtual, computer software, and AI environment.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Department of OT, including strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and resource management, guiding the department’s growth in alignment with the university’s mission and priorities.
Foster a culture of inquiry consistent with SIHS tenure and promotion standards.
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.