Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department

The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences (NWCNHS) at Florida International University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department and Clinical Associate/Full Professor. The desired candidate will have earned a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy. This experience must include a) clinical practice as an occupational therapist; b) administrative experience including, but not limited to, c) scholarship (funded research, publications, scholarship of teaching and learning); and d) at least four years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at post-secondary level. A successful candidate will also have national certification as an occupational therapist and licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida.

The department seeks a dynamic leader whose primary responsibilities include promoting department-wide excellence in education and scholarship. The Chair will manage department operations, including governance, faculty assignments and evaluations, policy development, selection of staff, maintenance of accreditation, fiscal oversight and commitment to strategies for professional development. Reporting to the Dean, the Chair will work with college leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives and partnerships.

The mission of the College is: (a) to prepare diverse healthcare professionals who are providers and leaders in the delivery of high quality, accessible, culturally-competent, and compassionate care within in a highly technological and global environment; (b) to teach, conduct research and practice in service to the community through inter-professional collaboration; (c) to create, promote, expand and validate scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice through interdisciplinary research.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534455 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Teresa Munecas, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, by email: tmunecas@fiu.edu or by phone: (305) 348-1978.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.