Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate-Occupa
Company: University of Illinois at Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research
Associate-Occupational Therapy (Job ID #139994) Department: Applied
Health Sciences/Occupational Therapy Category: Postdoc Res Assoc
Location: Chicago Close Date: 03/15/2021 Description: The
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a
Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate in the
Department of Occupational Therapy (OT). This position will begin
on August 16, 2021. This is a 12-month, full-time (100%) position.
UIC offers competitive salaries and benefits including health,
dental and vision insurance and paid holiday and leave time. The
Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate program seeks
to advance diversity at the permanent faculty level by encouraging
the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding scholars
from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting
individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented
in occupational therapy. A successful postdoctoral research
associate, with department approval, will have the opportunity to
transition to faculty starting in the 2023-2024 academic year. In
addition to mentorship within OT, the Bridge to the Faculty
Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in a cohort-based
mentoring experience through the Office of the Vice Provost for
Diversity, where they will have the opportunity to meet other
Bridge to the Faculty Scholars. The Bridge to the Faculty
Fellowship is funded by the Chancellor's Office and administered
through the Office of the Provost. UIC is among the nation's top
five most diverse campuses and is designated both a Minority
Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
UIC is located near downtown Chicago and is a comprehensive, urban,
public, Research 1 university with access to state-of-the-art
research facilities. Information about the Department of
Occupational Therapy can be found here . Duties: The postdoctoral
research associate will be positioned to launch a successful
research career by engaging in mentored research and developing a
focus for future scholarship. The postdoctoral associate will have
the opportunity to develop an active research program and do
limited work with students. The teaching load will include no more
than 2 courses over the 2-year postdoc period. Research duties will
include both publishable research and the preparation of a detailed
research agenda that maps out the scholar's plan for the first
3-years of a faculty position starting in August 2023. Service
duties may include working with underrepresented communities on
campus and/or Chicago area. The candidate will join a department
with a talented group of reknowned scholars and teachers. For
information about this position, please contact Dr. Yolanda
Suarez-Balcazar at ysuarez@uic.edu Qualifications: Candidates must
have received a Ph.D. or ScD in Occupational Therapy or a closely
related field no earlier than August 16, 2017 and no later than
August 15, 2021. Eligibility for licensure as an occupational
therapist in the State of Illinois is preferred but not required.
UIC strongly encourages applications from individuals who have been
trained in the USA and have demonstrated a background in and a
record of scholarship that will best support UIC's diverse student
body. To Apply: Applications should include: 1. A cover letter that
includes information concerning how the applicant will further the
university's goal of building a culturally diverse educational
environment. 2. A full curriculum vitae including a list of
publications. 3. The names and email addresses of three references,
one must be from the dissertation committee chair or faculty
advisor. 4. Statements of teaching philosophy and scholarly agenda.
5. A writing sample (dissertation proposal or publication)
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject
to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made
contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any
criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments
that may be required for the position being offered. Additional
information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments
may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. The
University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire
to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual
harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former
employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual
harassment. For more information, visit
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
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