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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Chair, Associate/Full Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Integrated Health Sciences [R0150480].
The Department of Occupational Therapy chair position 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. This tenured associate/full professor, 12-month appointment serves as both academic leader and administrator, shaping the program's future while advancing the university's mission.
The chair will maintain an active academic role through teaching, clinical education oversight, scholarship, and community partnerships, while fostering a culture of inquiry consistent with SIHS tenure and promotion standards. Working closely with the Dean of IHS, the chair will provide strategic leadership in curriculum innovation, faculty recruitment and mentorship, student admissions, accreditation compliance, and resource and budget management.
The role also includes cultivating a positive, ethical, and productive departmental climate; promoting interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration; and contributing to university governance, professional service, and initiatives that strengthen the department, school, university, and the occupational therapy profession.
About UNLV
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 30,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, dental medicine, and medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences, and education.
UNLV is classified as R1 "very high research activity" status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNLV is the most diverse major research university in the U.S. according to the U.S. News & World Report's annual list of Best Colleges. UNLV also meets Minority Serving Institution requirements as a Hispanic, Asian American, Native-American, and Pacific-Islander-Serving Institution.
About the Department of Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the School of Integrated Health Sciences and sits on the UNLV Medical Campus at Shadow Lane in Las Vegas and includes a converted house as a Living Learning Lab. The occupation-centered curriculum has specialty focus areas in Mental Health, Neurological interventions, Leadership & Management, Musculoskeletal Disorders including Hand Therapy.
The OTD Program is fully ACOTE accredited since 2022 and NBCOT pass rate of 100%. For more information, please visit our webpage https://www.unlv.edu/program/otd.
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements of this position are:
• 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 • In addition, candidates must possess a minimum of 8 years of documented professional experience in occupational therapy encompassing the following areas: • Clinical and Professional Practice • Academic Experience • Administrative Leadership • Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
• 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.
Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values
A successful candidate will contribute to a respectful and positive work environment. They will also align with our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary and Benefits
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Benefits of working at UNLV include:
• Competitive total rewards package including: 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 • Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard • Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
How to Apply
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates
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Profile of the University
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.
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The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
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Job Category
Academic Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As