Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Disability and Human Development

Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Disability and Human Development Hiring Department

Disability and Human Development

Chicago, IL USA

1042484

October 1, 2026

The budgeted salary range for the position is $88,000 to $105,000.

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This is a non‑tenure track faculty position requiring prior graduate‑level teaching experience, demonstrated engagement in scholarly activity, and meaningful contributions to clinical practice. Clinical faculty are primarily responsible for teaching and service, including patient‑care‑related activities where applicable. Faculty in the Department of Disability and Human Development report directly to the Department Head.

• Provide academic instruction for departmental courses, including those within the Assistive Technology Certificate program, with emphasis on seating and wheeled mobility and alternative digital access.
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive assistive technology services in the areas of seating and wheeled mobility, home modifications, and alternative digital access through the Assistive Technology Unit housed within the department.
• Provide clinical education, training, and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students in rehabilitation, Disability and Human Development, education, medicine, and neuroscience programs at UIC.
• Supervise students completing the Assistive Technology Certificate fieldwork placement requirement in seating and wheeled mobility and alternative digital access.
• Collaborate with the Assistive Technology Unit Director to support departmental and college initiatives related to insurance billing processes and cost containment strategies for assistive technology services
• Conduct outcome‑focused assistive technology research, contributing to presentations and peer‑reviewed scholarly publications.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy, or Doctor of Physical Therapy, or Doctor of Philosophy in a related field (e.g. Disability Studies, Rehab Sciences, Rehab Engineering)
• License in Occupational and/or Physical Therapy
• 5 years clinical experience
• Advanced Knowledge and Skills in Assistive Technology
• Can complete a wheelchair assessment and documentation to obtain funding for Asssistive Technology Unit customers
• Able to translate…