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Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 01, 2025
Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development Professor and Head, Disability and Human Development Hiring Department: Disability and Human Development Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037025 Posting Close Date: January 5, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $175,000 to $225,000. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. 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. Foster 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 maintain an independent program of research/scholarship by identifying funding opportunities, participating and leading collaborative research teams in developing grant proposals, and executing funded applications. demonstrate ongoing scholarship as evidenced by participation at national and/or international professional association meetings, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and/or other related activities. Perform other related duties and participate 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 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. 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. 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