Director, School of Speech and Hearing Sciences

USM Foundation; Hattiesburg (MS); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for the role of Director of the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences in Hattiesburg. This administrative faculty position leads the SSHS academic and clinical units and serves as Superintendent of the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development.

The Director will manage the SSHS budget, oversee hiring and faculty development, write accreditation reports, respond to surveys, and

Qualifikationen

• PhD or EdD in a field related to Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Proficient computer literacy and administrative skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the SSHS academic and clinical units, and serve as Superintendent of the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development.
• Manage the SSHS budget.
• Teach one course each semester in primary areas of expertise.
• Oversee class scheduling, faculty time approvals, and student withdrawals/major changes.
• Prepare technical reports and accreditation materials; respond to governing bodies’ surveys.
• Evaluate faculty teaching, research, and service; manage information requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ausbildung

PhD or EdD in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

Jobbeschreibung

Director, School of Speech and Hearing Sciences

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director, School of Speech and Hearing Sciences.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division Speech and Hearing Sciences

Position Type Administrative Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Lead the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences academic and clinical units, serve as Superintendent of the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development, and manage the School budget. Oversee hiring practices and faculty development. Write accreditation reports, respond to governing body surveys, and complete faculty evaluations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director for the SSHS academic and clinical units, and as the Superintendent of Schools for the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development;
• Manage the SSHS budget;
• Teach one course each semester in primary areas of expertise;
• Responsible for class scheduling, approving faculty time and effort, approving student withdrawals and change of majors along with numerous other tasks;
• Write technical reports/complete surveys for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's governing bodies and evaluate faculty teaching, research, and service endeavors;
• Manage all faculty, staff, and student information requests and issues in a timely fashion, and perform other assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD. or Ed.D. in a professional field related to Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English and demonstrate proficient computer literacy skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent managerial skills and experience working in an academic setting;
• Should have demonstrated scientific and analytical skills;
• Teamwork and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Must be detail oriented and timely with all emails, files, and documentation;
• Identifying, defining, and solving problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Audiology (or Speech-Language Pathology), an Ed.D., or a terminal degree in a related field. ASHA clinical certification in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), and qualified to obtain professional licensure in the state of Mississippi. Rank of Professor, although Associate Professors will be considered.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

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