University of Utah Financial Services · 4 months ago
Department Chair
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Utah Financial Services is seeking a Department Chair for the Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies. This role involves providing visionary leadership, fostering excellence in teaching and research, and managing departmental resources effectively while promoting innovative program development and collaboration across the university.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership by setting and executing the department’s strategic direction in alignment with the mission of the College of Health and the University of Utah
Foster excellence in teaching, research, clinical practice, and mentorship while supporting faculty, staff, and students in achieving their professional goals
Drive growth in the department’s research enterprise and extramural funding portfolio, with a focus on significantly increasing research expenditures over the next five years
Manage departmental resources effectively, including budget oversight, recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff, and development of a leadership pipeline for future administrative roles
Advance innovative program development and impactful scholarship, expanding interprofessional education and clinical opportunities both locally and globally
Promote visibility and engagement by leading strategic marketing and communication efforts, strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, and enhancing connections with students, alumni, and partners
Encourage collaboration across the University of Utah to enhance interdisciplinary practice, research, and educational initiatives
Contribute to university, college, and community service consistent with the responsibilities of a senior academic leader
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a terminal degree with related research and teaching experience commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor and department chair
Applicants should also have strong evidence of academic administrative leadership and peer recognition as an accomplished scholar in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or related field of study
The strongest candidates will have experience securing and managing externally funded, multi-person research programs and an established record of leadership
Benefits
Health Insurance
Company
University of Utah Financial Services
Financial Services at the University of Utah is your partner in financial success.
Founded in 1850
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase