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Rehabilitation Sciences searching for department chair The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Professions invites nominations and applications for the position of department chair.  The department has grown in size and stature during the last five years. The new chair will be expected to provide the leadership necessary to bring the department to the next level of excellence, particularly in the area of research and doctoral programs. The department offers three fully accredited graduate degree programs: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. There are 21 full-time faculty and 329 students. The university seeks a senior, nationally recognized individual with administrative experience. Research is a high priority and candidates will be expected to have an established program of research, history of extramural funding, and peer-reviewed publications. Of particular interest are candidates who will be able to complement the research agenda of the entire Medical University including the neurosciences, gerontology, spinal cord injuries, movement disorders, behavioral medicine, cardiology, oncology and pediatrics to name but a few important areas. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in a profession or discipline related to rehabilitation sciences (e.g., behavioral sciences, physiology, psychology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation). Candidates must have strong leadership skills and possess the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff members, clinicians, and administrators throughout the university and the Medical Center. A scientist-practitioner who embraces scholarship and teaching is preferred.  The ability to develop liaison and cooperative efforts with other colleges and departments of the university, and particularly the College of Medicine will be an important requisite. Experience must be commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Salary is competitive. The position is available July 1, 2002.  Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send a letter of interest addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, sample reprints, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Ronald T. Brown, Ph.D., co-chair search committee, MUSC—College of Health Professions, Office of the Dean, 19 Hagood Avenue, Suite 910, P.O. Box 250822, Charleston, South Carolina 29425.  For information, call 792-2419 or fax 792-1107. Information can also be found on the Web site at <http://www.musc.edu/chp/chair.htm>.  MUSC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and women/minorities are encouraged to apply.