Position Chair, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Description: School of Education
The University of Montana, School of Education seeks a nationally-recognized senior faculty member to serve in the capacity of Chair to help create a new Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Program offerings will include a Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders and a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
The Chair will report to the dean and will be responsible for program development, pursuit of CAA-ASHA candidacy and accreditation, and ongoing leadership for the department, its faculty, and students. Ideally, the appointment for the Chair would begin August 22, 2007, with initial student enrollment planned for autumn semester, 2008.
Responsibilities:
The Chair’s responsibilities for the program development period include: curricula development/approval; leadership of faculty recruitment efforts; provision of leadership and oversight for facility renovation, equipment purchase, and expansion of library holdings; recruitment and admission of initial master’s cohort; undergraduate student recruitment and advising; establishment of clinical experiences/sites; CAA-ASHA candidacy application and progress reports; and other initiatives requisite for effective program operations beginning autumn term, 2008.
Ongoing Chair’s responsibilities include:
- Providing ongoing leadership, vision and strategic planning for the department and its programs.
- Fostering excellence in teaching; scholarship and externally funded research; and service to the community, state and profession.
- Management of the department’s budget, facilities, equipment and other resources.
- Leading the department’s accreditation pursuits – initial and continuing.
- Provision of leadership and mentoring for faculty and students, and participation in the faculty evaluation process.
- Developing and nurturing community and clinical partnerships.
- Advocacy for the department and its contributions to the School of Education, The University, the community and state.
- Teaching, research and service as a faculty member in the unit.
- Participating in school-wide planning and policy formulation.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Environment: The University of Montana, one of two universities in the Montana University System, has four campuses. The campus in Missoula is located in a cosmopolitan Rocky Mountain community of 100,000 often singled out in national publications for its quality of life. The Missoula campus enrolls approximately 13,500 students with a faculty of roughly 800 and has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. To explore The University of Montana and the Missoula community further see:
The School of Education is one of seven University of Montana schools/colleges whose mission focuses on professional education. Departments and programs currently within the School of Education include: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Counseling, Health and Human Performance, and the Division of Educational Research and Services. For more information regarding the School of Education see:
Timeline: Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications:
Required
- Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, or closely related field
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the higher education level
- Record of scholarship and professional/clinical service sufficient to merit appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Preferred
- Clinical certification in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
- Evidence of successful academic administrative experience at the University level
- Experience with CAA-ASHA accreditation process
Application Application materials must include a letter addressing the criteria; a curriculum vitae;
Process: and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references who will be contacted only after candidates are notified. As required by University policy, a background investigation on the successful applicant will be completed at the time of hire.
Electronic submissions in MSWord or PDF formats are encouraged and should be sent to: CSD Chair Search at Nancy Berg or Nancy.Berg@mso.umt.edu
Or
Send applications and nominations to:
Ms. Nancy Berg
School of Education
32 Campus Drive
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812-6336
Inquiries should be directed to:
Ms. Nancy Berg, School of Education
Telephone: (406) 243-4973
FAX: (406) 243-2197
Background Investigation is Required Prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigation.
ADA / EOE /AA / Veterans’ Preference
As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.