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Posting DetailsJob ID: 156063
Rank: Associate/Full ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health
Responsibilities:DePaul University seeks a dynamic and team-oriented leader to serve as the Program Director of the Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology program. This exciting opportunity offers a unique chance to shape the future of the program and contribute to DePaul University's mission of academic excellence and social justice.
The Program Director will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Program, ensuring compliance with all Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CAA) and advancing the program's reputation for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical education. The Program Director will collaborate with and have the support of a strong faculty, including the Director of Clinical Education and the Coordinator of Clinical Operations.
This is a 12-month appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with tenure consideration in accordance with university policies and procedures. The offer will include both a faculty position and a separate compensation package for the leadership appointment as program director.
DePaul University proudly serves the diverse city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee and implement a strategic vision and plan for the program, aligning with the goals of the Program and DePaul University. This includes fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students work together effectively to achieve shared goals. The Program Director will lead and motivate the program team, ensuring clear communication, shared decision-making, and a positive and productive work environment.
- Academic Excellence: Foster a student-centered learning environment that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning skills in students. Implement innovative teaching methods and resources to enhance the student learning experience and prepare graduates for successful careers in the field.
- Clinical Education: Ensure the rightful access of services for the diverse societal, economic, and cultural community of the Chicagoland area.
- Accreditation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all CAA accreditation standards for program accreditation.
- Faculty Development: Create a supportive environment for both tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Guide faculty in advancing research, securing external funding, and fostering interprofessional collaboration.
- Resource Management: Manage program resources effectively, including budget, personnel, and facilities.
- Community Engagement: Cultivate partnerships with professional organizations, community agencies, and other stakeholders outside of the University.
About the College of Science and Health
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in the natural and health sciences, including nursing and a developing Occupational Therapy program. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society.
About DePaul University
With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the nation's twelfth largest private non-profit university. While the university is large, the class size in the department typically does not exceed 40 students. We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of effectiveness as the instructor for a variety of courses or teaching environments, ability to teach graduate-level courses, and a demonstrated commitment to continued development as an educator.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (PhD or Ed. D) in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in higher education, with a strong understanding of CAA accreditation standards and best practices in teaching and in program administration.
- Demonstrated experience in program leadership, including curriculum development, faculty supervision, and student education and mentorship.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- A strong understanding of the evolving needs of the speech-language pathology field and the importance of preparing students to serve diverse populations.
- Clinical supervision experience and experience providing clinical services to diverse populations.
- Licensure, or eligible for licensure, from the State of Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in program development and assessment.
- Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of scholarship and research within an academic setting.
- Demonstrated success in securing external funding for research or program initiatives
- Familiarity with innovative teaching methods, including technology enhanced learning
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
The full and complete application should contain the following:
- A letter of application indicating qualifications for the position
- A curriculum vitae
- Copy of transcripts
- A personal philosophy statement about integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work as a SLP and as a faculty member.
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Copies of teaching evaluations (optional)
- Research agenda
- Contact information for at least three professional references. References will be contacted through Interfolio to upload reference letters.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Applications submitted by April 15th will receive priority consideration.
For further questions about this position, please contact Kelly Gillespie at kelly.gillespie@depaul.edu.
Considerations:
An incumbent who serves as Program Director would receive additional compensation, in the form of a fiscal year stipend, ranging from $15,000 - $20,000 for each year served. The program director also typically receives 3-4 teaching release during each year of service as director.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Salary : $15,000 - $20,000
