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Director, Rehabilitation Sciences Online Program, Department of Physical Therapy and The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

By Margarita Reyes | March 1, 2023

The UBC Rehabilitation Science Online Program is inviting applications for the position of Director, Rehabilitation Sciences Online Program (RSOP). This is a .6 FTE (part-time) position for a 3-year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review. The anticipated start date of this position is May 1, 2023, or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The UBC Rehabilitation Science Online Programs (RSOP) are a joint endeavor of two departments in the Faculty of Medicine: the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT) and the Department of Physical Therapy. Our online programs attract international learners from many health professions who are outstanding clinicians, managers and leaders in rehabilitation practice.  In general, they pursue graduate studies to update their knowledge and gain further expertise to impact care, shape practice, and advance their careers. Together they address the complex needs of individuals seeking rehabilitation.

The Director, RSOP, reports to the Heads of the Department of Physical Therapy, and Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. The incumbent works closely with both departments, administrators, instructional teams, and staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences, PhD preferred. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership and program management skills, proven ability using relevant technology to effectively deliver online programs, and demonstrated competency in online teaching.

A more detailed job description is available in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy for those who wish to review it. Please enquire at the email below.

A letter of application that addresses current and past administrative and teaching service, experience fostering collaboration, inclusiveness, equity, and diversity, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, and the names of three references, should be directed to:

Dr. Susan Forwell, Professor & Head
c/o Elsie Chau, Executive Assistant
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
email: osot.head@ubc.ca (subject line: Director, RSOP)

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is May 1 2023 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

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Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty — comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and more than 10,000 clinical faculty members — is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 23 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.