JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a leader to support a dynamic, diverse community of faculty and students while furthering the mission and vision of the university.

Duties include but are not limited to:

 

• • Daily management and administration of the programs, including planning, evaluation, and budgeting.

• • Maintain up-to-date departmental records; prepare annual reports; and, maintenance of accreditation in accordance with ACOTE standards.

• • Support an inclusive community of learning for students; evaluate student concerns and address student needs.

• • Collaborate with members of our internal and external communities to implement strategic plans of the Department, College, and University.

• • Coordinate ongoing curriculum development in collaboration with faculty. Collaborate with faculty to utilize program assessment data for ongoing program improvement.

• • Assure that the Department meets union contractual guidelines and regulations.

• • Implement strategies to support professional development and scholarly activities of faculty.

• • Collaborate with the faculty and staff on the selection of new faculty and staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

The Chairperson must:

 

• • Be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed to practice in Illinois.

• • Hold a doctoral degree.

• • Have a minimum of 8 years of documented experience practicing as an occupational therapist. Including:
    • Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
    • Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
    • Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning).

     

    • • 4 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.

Preferred Qualifications

 

• • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy, including practice as an occupational therapist and administrative and accreditation experience.

• • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years-experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities, with a good track record of scholarship and grantsmanship.

APPLICATION & NOMINATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their applications, and include their resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, 2-3 reference/recommendation letters, and any additional materials requested by CSU. Interested and qualified candidates can apply at www.therscfirm.com or contact RSC search lead Adam Gordon at adam@therscfirm.com.