Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) seeks nominations, applications, and expressions of interest in its search for an engaging, innovative, and mission-driven academic leader to serve as the institution's next Dean of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences (SRS) was founded in 2012 as the School of Physical Therapy. SRS faculty and staff are dedicated to developing high-quality healthcare providers committed to promoting population health and wellness and serving the common good. It currently offers Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), and Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) programs. Additionally, it houses two FSBPT-accredited residency programs in sports physical therapy and pediatric physical therapy, as well as a community clinic providing healthcare services to under- or uninsured individuals. The DPT program is accredited by CAPTE, the MSAT by CAATE, and the OTD program has candidacy status by ACOTE. The goal is to educate healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who embody compassion, positivity, and innovation and who will be sought out by employers, collaborators, patients, and clients.
Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean serves as the School’s chief academic administrator; a champion for student, faculty, and staff success and inclusive excellence; and the principal advocate for SRS and its programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and passion in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and global engagement, and possess an eagerness to embrace the healing ministry of UIW Catholic service mission with a deep understanding of addressing social inequities and justice through education. The next Dean must bring a demonstrated record of significant experience (at least five years) in academic leadership in healthcare education. This individual must also have an earned doctoral degree and a record suitable for tenured appointment in athletic training, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.
UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and serves approximately 10,000 students globally. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with 54% of its students coming from Hispanic/Latino heritage. UIW offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations and more than 25 graduate and doctoral programs. These include Ph.Ds. in education and vision science and doctoral degrees in pharmacy, optometry, nursing practice, physical therapy, osteopathic medicine, and business administration.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which is available here.
WittKieffer is assisting University of the Incarnate Word in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by December 18, 2024. Application materials should be submitted using candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Ryan Crawford and Luis Bertot
Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the mission of the University of the Incarnate Word and will not be tolerated. The University of the Incarnate Word complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability in either employment or the provision of services. As a Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the University of the Incarnate Word is, however, exempt from the prohibition against religious discrimination of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In accordance with 41 CFR Section 60-1.5, it shall not be a violation of the equal opportunity clause required by Executive Order 11246 for the University of the Incarnate Word to establish a hiring preference for applicants of the Catholic faith. The University of the Incarnate Word School reserves the right to exercise this hiring preference as required to maintain its Catholic identity.
