Department Head of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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College of Education and Health Professions
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department Head of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy leads the department’s human and fiscal resources, provides mentorship to faculty, grows the research strength and capabilities of the department, and models and promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service. The Department Head leads all daily operations of the department, advances its graduate and undergraduate programs, and builds and maintains collaborative relationships among faculty and staff. Specific duties and responsibilities of the Department Head include but are not limited to: 1) providing intellectual and administrative leadership of the faculty, staff, and students in teaching, research, and service; 2) managing and coordinating the department’s human and fiscal resources; 3) advancing the department’s mission and goals; 4) serving as a liaison for the department to the college and university; 5) establishing and promoting relationships with clinical partners, state and federal agencies, and other key stakeholders; and (6) working closely with Occupational Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders program directors to coordinate program reviews and accreditation. The Department Head of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy serves on the College of Education and Health Professions’ Executive Team and reports directly to the Dean.About the Department
The Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy is one of six departments in the College of Education and Health Professions that houses two academic programs. The Department comprises of 421 students, 19 faculty, and 4 staff.
The Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the field. Also offered is a post-master’s Certificate in Advanced School-Based Speech-Language Pathology The program includes the University of Arkansas Speech and Hearing Clinic, which offers comprehensive speech, language, and hearing services to people of all ages and has served Northwest Arkansas since 1960.
The Occupational Therapy program is a 115 credit-hour, post-baccalaureate, 3-year (9 semester), full-time, on-campus program with an off-campus fieldwork and capstone component. On completion, an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) professional degree is awarded. Students begin studies in January and graduate in a future December. The OTD degree is a joint offering between the College of Education and Health Professions of the University of Arkansas and the College of Health Professions of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and UAMS's Northwest campus in Fayetteville.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Proven leadership and administrative skills
Exemplary record of research, teaching, and service relative to rank
Established record as a scholar consistent with an appointment to the rank of tenured associate professor or higher at the University of Arkansas
Demonstrated commitment to clinical education
Preferred Qualifications:
Record of research, teaching, and service consistent with the criteria for an appointment of a tenured full professor at the University of Arkansas
Experience managing budget and personnel
Experience mentoring faculty in research, teaching, and service
Experience securing and successfully administering external funding
Demonstrated effective academic leadership experience in higher education
Occupational therapy or speech-language-hearing clinical experience
Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education
Experience with national accreditation agencies/organizations
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
msganio@uark.edu
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