Chair

October 11, 2024

University of North Texas at Dallas


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Position Information

UNT System Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title Chair
Department UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350
College/School College of Health and Public Service
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information
Department Summary The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.
HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.
The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services works to foster positive health outcomes across the lifespan to ensure equity for all. It is home to a distinguished, interdisciplinary portfolio of degree programs that serve 800 students, including 150 graduate students in the M.S. in Heath Services Administration, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and Ph.D. in Health Sciences. The Department has 17 full-time faculty with expertise in rehabilitation counseling, substance use, health services, behavioral health, and applied gerontology. The faculty are community-engaged scholars whose research, teaching, and service are supported by clinics and centers that expand the reach and impact of the Department beyond the academy
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services invites applications for the position of Department Chair, a 12-month administrative appointment to begin Fall 2023. The Department Chair will be appointed at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Public Service.
We seek an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader with the capacity to leverage the potential of the department, its faculty, and students. The successful candidate will lead the department with a compelling vision for continued excellence and growth; promote an inclusive and engaging environment; further enhance the department’s reputation for excellence in research and external funding; and operate within a multidisciplinary environment in such a way as to continuously enhance research, teaching, and service.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education, counselor education, public health, health management, or a closely related field;
  • Tenure at their current institution;
  • Evidence of scholarly, teaching, and administrative excellence to qualify for the rank of Professor with tenure at UNT;
  • Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and excellence in teaching and service that supports equity and inclusion for all in the academic community;
  • A minimum of five years of administrative experience, including at least three years of administrative experience within an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A record of accomplishment working collaboratively with faculty and community partners across disciplines and boundaries.
  • Demonstrated success securing and managing NIH, NSF, or similar external funding opportunities.
  • Knowledge of online delivery methods, principles, and techniques.
  • Experience with the CACREP or CAHME accreditation process.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty Open
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F1018P
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Cover letter – Outlining the candidate’s interest in the position and qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Leadership Statement – A two-page description of the candidate’s values and goals as a leader and how they lead others.
  • Diversity Statement – A two-page description of how the candidate will contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at UNT through their teaching, research, and service.
  • Review of applications will begin November 18, 2022.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/65093
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