Director, Speech & Hearing Sciences — Lead Academic & Clinical Units

Usmfoundation; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

PhD or EdD in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

Job description

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