Two Available Positions: Full Professor and Assistant/Associate Professor
Categories: Educational Instructors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Applied Health Sciences
Full Professor Disability
The College of Applied Health Sciences (http://ahs.illinois.edu) at the University of Illinois is inviting nominations and applications for a Full Professor position with expertise in disability. The College of Applied Health Sciences is a national leader in disability and includes the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES), the unit that provides services for all campus students with disabilities. The teaching and research activities of the College advance full access and optimal participation of individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate would provide leadership in the interdisciplinary study of disability and would join the colleges Center on Health, Aging, and Disability. Joint appointments in more than one academic unit within the university are also possible. Candidates with research interests in a broad range of areas related to disability are sought (e.g. technology, healthy aging across the lifespan, independent living, policy, employment, and access and optimal participation).
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant discipline and qualify for appointment at the rank of Full Professor in one of the departments of the College (Kinesiology and Community Health; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; Speech and Hearing Science).
Assistant/Associate Professor Disability
The College of Applied Health Sciences (http://ahs.illinois.edu) at the University of Illinois is inviting nominations and applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position with expertise in disability. Teaching and research agendas should be directed at providing full access and optimal participation of individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or psychiatric disabilities across the lifespan. The College of Applied Health Sciences is a national leader in disability and includes the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES), the unit that provides services for all UIUC students with disabilities. The position offers opportunities to participate in the interdisciplinary study of disability and to join the colleges Center on Health, Aging and Disability. Joint appointments in more than one academic unit are also possible. Candidates with research interests in a broad range of areas related to disability are sought.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by August 2010 in a relevant discipline and qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in one of the departments of the college (Kinesiology and Community Health; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; Speech and Hearing Science).
For more information about the positions, applicants may contact:
William Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Applied Health Sciences 1206 S. Fourth St., 110 Huff Hall Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217 333-2131 Email: wstewart@illinois.edu
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Available: The preferred start date is August 16, 2010.
Closing date: For full consideration an application must be received by January 4, 2010. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Application procedure: Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your letter of application that includes a statement of your research interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by the closing date. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attract qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
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