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  • Department Head Physical Therapy

    The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the position of Department Head. The Department’s academic programs include a top ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program, a Fellowship in Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, and opportunities in PhD’s in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation, and in the Disability Studies Program.

    The Department Head provides academic leadership and has ultimate responsibility for establishing departmental mission, goals, policies and procedures, managing all aspects of departmental operations, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations from accrediting agencies, the University, the UIC Campus, and the College of Applied Sciences.

    The University of Illinois at Chicago is located immediately west of vibrant downtown Chicago. The Department is within UIC’s College of Applied Health Sciences, and is adjacent to several other health profession departments and colleges (http://www.ahs.uic.edu/). The Department of Physical Therapy enjoys a long history with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, which includes a 496-bed tertiary hospital, a large outpatient care
    facility, and 19 neighborhood clinics (http://hospital.uillinois.edu/).

    To be considered for this position, the candidate must have a strong national and international record of scholarly productivity and excellence at an academic institution. The candidate will have active involvement in the profession of Physical Therapy, a degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois. The selected candidate will also have the capacity for academic leadership that can communicate and achieve the vision of the Department of Physical Therapy, the College of Applied Health Sciences and UIC. Candidates must have a scholarly record sufficient for appointment as a full Professor with tenure.
    Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Illinois at Chicago offers an excellent benefit package. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of application and contact information for three references. Questions regarding the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Charles Walter (cwalter@uic.edu). Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2012 applications received by Nov. 1, 2012 will receive fullest consideration.

    The University of Illinois is an AA/EOE/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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