Director, School of Communication Science and Disorders

Description

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

General Description

The Director of CSD provides leadership, direction, and continuity for long-term planning and operational execution in educational, scholarship, and administrative activities for academic programs and on behalf of the students, staff, and faculty. The Director reports to and advises the Dean of the College of Education regarding the School. 

Application review will begin the first week of January, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities 

Leadership

• Establishes a positive and supportive environment for students, staff and faculty.
• Fosters commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility by creating and implementing a comprehensive diversity plan that includes actively recruiting and retaining diverse faculty, staff and students, and preparing all CSD graduates to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Facilitates a collaborative working environment through a commitment to shared governance.
• Serves as a member of the College of Education Leadership Team.

Personnel Supervision and Professional Development

• Promotes CSD advancement through faculty and staff professional development
• Oversees search processes for staff and faculty
• Coordinates with the COEPC to implement Faculty Review processes
• Completes annual evaluations/reflections of direct report faculty and staff
• Hires, supervises, and reviews adjunct faculty and supervisors

Fiscal Responsibilities

Provide fiscal leadership and stewardship of resources including:

• Developing faculty loads
• Identifying adjuncts needs
• Developing the Master Academic Schedule
• Developing the budget and enrollment projections
• Approving expenditures  
• Consulting with relevant college and university offices regarding office space/facility management
• Developing, leading, and encouraging fundraising to support the School
• Providing support for grant writing and extramural funding efforts

Assessment, Program Review, and Accreditation

• Provides direction and oversight for assessment, program review, program evaluation, and accreditation.
• Ensures that the CSD remains in compliance with university, state, and national accreditation standards and regulations

Programmatic Infrastructure

• Centers diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility throughout all components of the School
• Directs and oversees program development
• Builds and maintains academic supports for students 
• Oversees annual review of the CSD Handbook
• Works closely with university offices related to CSD programs and initiatives

Enrollment Management Recruitment and Program Growth

• Develops and contributes to implementing strategies for recruitment
• Develops and oversees goals related to partnership development 
• Leads strategic planning related to partnerships and continuing education programmatic initiatives
• Establishes, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with schools, hospitals, and other external entities

Supervisory Responsibility

The faculty and staff of CSD which currently includes 10 faculty (tenure track and clinical) and 2 staff. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• An earned doctorate. Training must include a graduate degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology, in speech language and hearing science or in audiology.
• Record of successful higher education administrative leadership experience including long-range planning, program and curriculum development, people management, and budget and enrollment management.
• Experience with accreditation and assessment of learning outcomes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Strong record of teaching and scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of collaborative and responsive interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative and equitable culture.
• Evidence of effective outreach and partnerships with community, public, private, and/or government organizations.
• A record that shows a meaningful commitment to, and demonstrated/specific accomplishments in, social justice, equity and inclusive practice.
• Knowledge about managing budgets and allocating resources with a high level of transparency and fairness.
• Superior communication skills- the ability to articulate a compelling message to diverse audiences; clarity in written and oral presentation.
• A commitment to shared governance.

Working Conditions

Office environment. Occasional travel for regional and national conferences.

Application:

Please upload your CV, cover letter, and three names and contract information of professional references.

Application review will begin the first week of January, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.