Chair of Rehabilitation Sciences and Program Director of BSHS Pre-Clinical Studies
Old Dominion University🇺🇸In-Person$120K–$180K/yri1h ago
Role Snapshot
Lead the School of Rehabilitation Sciences as Chair and Program Director, providing strategic academic and administrative leadership for a comprehensive department spanning Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, and Preclinical Studies. Shape the future of health and rehabilitation education while managing faculty development, accreditation, and community partnerships.
Key Responsibilities: Provide academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for the school; serve as Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical Studies major; oversee curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement across undergraduate and graduate programs; manage school resources, accreditation compliance, and stakeholder engagement including clinical agencies and advisory boards.
Skills & Tools: Strategic leadership and visionary thinking; fiscal stewardship and budget management; faculty development and mentorship; accreditation and regulatory compliance expertise; curriculum development and assessment; stakeholder engagement and partnership building; strong communication and collaborative leadership abilities.
Qualifications: Doctorate in a health sciences or rehabilitation-related field with significant academic and clinical experience; demonstrated leadership experience in academic settings, preferably in department or program administration; knowledge of accreditation standards for health sciences programs; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $120K–$180K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Ellmer College of Health Sciences invites applications for a dynamic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as Chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a comprehensive and growing department with strong professional programs, dedicated faculty, and meaningful community partnerships. The Chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health and rehabilitation education and respond to evolving workforce needs and emerging trends in rehabilitation and health sciences while contributing to the broader mission and impact of the university.
The Chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences provides academic, strategic, and administrative leadership for a comprehensive department that includes programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Recreational Therapy, and Preclinical Studies. In addition to serving as school chair, the successful candidate will serve as Program Director for the newly launched Pre-Clinical Studies major in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree Program, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, program growth and student success initiatives. The Chair fosters excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and clinical mentorship by cultivating a collegial, inclusive, and high-performing departmental culture that supports faculty, staff, and students in achieving professional and academic goals.
Reporting to the Dean of the Ellmer College of Health Sciences, the Chair is responsible for strategic leadership, faculty development, fiscal stewardship, accreditation oversight, and meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The Chair oversees curriculum, assessment, and continuous quality improvement across undergraduate and graduate programs, ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and supports ongoing accreditation processes. The role also includes managing school resources, expanding funding support for scholarship and training, and strengthening partnerships with clinical agencies, community organizations, alumni, and advisory boards to enhance student learning, research impact, and community engagement.