University of Illinois Chicago
Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development
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Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development
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University of Illinois Chicago .
Hiring Department : Disability and Human Development Location : Chicago, IL, USA Requisition ID : 1037025 Posting Close Date : January 5, 2026
Position Summary The Head is the designated executive officer who sets the vision for all academic efforts in the department and guides research, education, and service to realize the mission. The Head fosters an environment that promotes the core values of the department, college, and university.
Duties & Responsibilities
Providing leadership through strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs of the department to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the department.
Overseeing fiscal and academic administration of the department, in collaboration with experienced academic program directors and clinical managers.
Supporting the professional growth of clinical, research, teaching, and tenure‑track faculty, administrative staff, and students within the department.
Facilitating communication and implementation of university and department policies and procedures.
Representing faculty, staff, and student needs to the college and campus administration.
Maintaining an independent program of research/scholarship by identifying funding opportunities, participating and leading collaborative research teams in developing grant proposals, and executing funded applications.
Demonstrating ongoing scholarship as evidenced by participation at national and/or international professional association meetings, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, and/or other related activities.
Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent).
A national and international reputation for scholarly contributions that have advanced their profession/discipline.
Demonstration of engagement in disability research, education, policy, and/or practice.
Involved sustained record of support for research, creative activities, and/or scholarship, including external and/or internal grants (where appropriate).
A strong record of high‑caliber refereed publications.
History of administrative or other leadership experience that includes financial and personnel management.
Experience mentoring others, such as faculty, graduate students, and staff, in the development of their programs of research, scholarship, and/or advocacy.
Record of excellence in teaching, course, or curriculum development.
A record of substantive professional service at the local, state, national, and/or international level.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving as a faculty member in an academic department.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary / interprofessional department/environment.
Knowledge and understanding of disability studies as an academic discipline.
Ability to work effectively with program directors of graduate and undergraduate academic programs.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrable evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to evolving institutional and departmental systems, policies, and processes.
Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development
role at
University of Illinois Chicago .
Hiring Department : Disability and Human Development Location : Chicago, IL, USA Requisition ID : 1037025 Posting Close Date : January 5, 2026
Position Summary The Head is the designated executive officer who sets the vision for all academic efforts in the department and guides research, education, and service to realize the mission. The Head fosters an environment that promotes the core values of the department, college, and university.
Duties & Responsibilities
Providing leadership through strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs of the department to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the department.
Overseeing fiscal and academic administration of the department, in collaboration with experienced academic program directors and clinical managers.
Supporting the professional growth of clinical, research, teaching, and tenure‑track faculty, administrative staff, and students within the department.
Facilitating communication and implementation of university and department policies and procedures.
Representing faculty, staff, and student needs to the college and campus administration.
Maintaining an independent program of research/scholarship by identifying funding opportunities, participating and leading collaborative research teams in developing grant proposals, and executing funded applications.
Demonstrating ongoing scholarship as evidenced by participation at national and/or international professional association meetings, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, and/or other related activities.
Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent).
A national and international reputation for scholarly contributions that have advanced their profession/discipline.
Demonstration of engagement in disability research, education, policy, and/or practice.
Involved sustained record of support for research, creative activities, and/or scholarship, including external and/or internal grants (where appropriate).
A strong record of high‑caliber refereed publications.
History of administrative or other leadership experience that includes financial and personnel management.
Experience mentoring others, such as faculty, graduate students, and staff, in the development of their programs of research, scholarship, and/or advocacy.
Record of excellence in teaching, course, or curriculum development.
A record of substantive professional service at the local, state, national, and/or international level.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving as a faculty member in an academic department.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary / interprofessional department/environment.
Knowledge and understanding of disability studies as an academic discipline.
Ability to work effectively with program directors of graduate and undergraduate academic programs.
Strong communication skills.
Demonstrable evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to evolving institutional and departmental systems, policies, and processes.
Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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