Augusta University
Department Chair, Speech Language Pathology
Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Overview
Department Chair, Speech Language Pathology Job ID:
285359 Location:
Augusta University Full/Part Time:
Full Time Regular/Temporary: The Department Chair's responsibilities include oversight for and/or participation in departmental teaching, research, scholarship. This is a full-time position with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences. Note:
The tenure status (on tenure track, tenure upon appointment, or not on tenure track) will be determined based on the qualifications of the final candidate and will be confirmed in the final offer along with position expectations. Responsibilities
Uphold and exhibit Augusta University values to include collegiality, compassion, excellence, integrity and leadership. Provide supervision, support, and oversight for all faculty and staff. Hire all faculty and staff and be responsible for all disciplinary actions. Be responsible for the assessment and evaluation of all faculty and staff with input and assistance of the Program Director. Work effectively with the Speech-Language Pathology Program Director to achieve excellence in academic programming and development. Critically review enrollment trends in Speech-Language Pathology and implement plans to balance enrollment with faculty capacity and the department’s mission in teaching, research, service and clinical practice. Be responsible for the administration and oversight of the department’s operations and budget. Advise and lead faculty in the promotion and tenure process. Advise students on program, college and university policies. Meet with class officers at least once per semester to maintain communication and gather information about program conduct; meet with the entire class as needed. Maintain and encourage a positive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Establish, implement and monitor policies and procedures for the department; maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations. Other Administrative Functions
Provide effective team building for the department. Organize, administer, and oversee fiscal management, continuous programmatic review and analysis, planning, development, and adherence to policies (CAA and ASHA documents). Cultivate a department as a community of scholars rooted in trust and transparency. Supervise the Clinical Director, faculty and staff in all activities related to the Program. Prepare reports for external and internal constituents (Dean, CAA, ASHA, etc.). Conduct Annual Faculty Performance Evaluations and forward results to the Dean’s Office for review and signatures. Assign teaching responsibilities and workloads comparable to other faculty within the College of Allied Health Sciences. Participate in appointment, promotion and tenure processes. Required Qualifications
PhD in a related area or an EdD. Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the U.S. with at least 7 years of combined academic and clinical experience, including program directing and managing faculty; graduate of an accredited SLP program. Prior experience in an academic administrative role with teaching experience; prior role in higher education; demonstrated teaching ability and scholarly activity. Licensed SLP in the U.S. (repeat of licensure not needed as separate item; included for fidelity to source). Faculty qualifications for USG institutions: alignment with SACSCOC accreditation requirements; evidence of teaching ability; evidence of scholarly activity; successful experience (waivable for entry-level candidates); desirable personal qualities as per interview, biographical data, and recommendations. Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The FTE is 1.0 (full-time). Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and subject to funds availability. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Tuition assistance may be available after 6 months of employment for eligible full-time staff. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Promotion and tenure occur through the annual Promotion and Tenure process; information is available via Augusta University resources. Additional Information
Location: Augusta University Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
Apply online at the Augusta University jobs portal. Upload Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as a single document. More details at the listed postings without embedding external links in this description. Conditions of Employment
Background checks are required for all selected candidates; additional checks may apply depending on duties (credit check for Positions of Trust, motor vehicle reports for driving positions, transcripts for faculty hires, and credential evaluations for foreign-trained candidates). Note: This description retains essential policy language and mission statements from the source as applicable. Location and organizational information: Augusta University; Mission and values context available via official university pages.
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Department Chair, Speech Language Pathology Job ID:
285359 Location:
Augusta University Full/Part Time:
Full Time Regular/Temporary: The Department Chair's responsibilities include oversight for and/or participation in departmental teaching, research, scholarship. This is a full-time position with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences. Note:
The tenure status (on tenure track, tenure upon appointment, or not on tenure track) will be determined based on the qualifications of the final candidate and will be confirmed in the final offer along with position expectations. Responsibilities
Uphold and exhibit Augusta University values to include collegiality, compassion, excellence, integrity and leadership. Provide supervision, support, and oversight for all faculty and staff. Hire all faculty and staff and be responsible for all disciplinary actions. Be responsible for the assessment and evaluation of all faculty and staff with input and assistance of the Program Director. Work effectively with the Speech-Language Pathology Program Director to achieve excellence in academic programming and development. Critically review enrollment trends in Speech-Language Pathology and implement plans to balance enrollment with faculty capacity and the department’s mission in teaching, research, service and clinical practice. Be responsible for the administration and oversight of the department’s operations and budget. Advise and lead faculty in the promotion and tenure process. Advise students on program, college and university policies. Meet with class officers at least once per semester to maintain communication and gather information about program conduct; meet with the entire class as needed. Maintain and encourage a positive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Establish, implement and monitor policies and procedures for the department; maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations. Other Administrative Functions
Provide effective team building for the department. Organize, administer, and oversee fiscal management, continuous programmatic review and analysis, planning, development, and adherence to policies (CAA and ASHA documents). Cultivate a department as a community of scholars rooted in trust and transparency. Supervise the Clinical Director, faculty and staff in all activities related to the Program. Prepare reports for external and internal constituents (Dean, CAA, ASHA, etc.). Conduct Annual Faculty Performance Evaluations and forward results to the Dean’s Office for review and signatures. Assign teaching responsibilities and workloads comparable to other faculty within the College of Allied Health Sciences. Participate in appointment, promotion and tenure processes. Required Qualifications
PhD in a related area or an EdD. Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the U.S. with at least 7 years of combined academic and clinical experience, including program directing and managing faculty; graduate of an accredited SLP program. Prior experience in an academic administrative role with teaching experience; prior role in higher education; demonstrated teaching ability and scholarly activity. Licensed SLP in the U.S. (repeat of licensure not needed as separate item; included for fidelity to source). Faculty qualifications for USG institutions: alignment with SACSCOC accreditation requirements; evidence of teaching ability; evidence of scholarly activity; successful experience (waivable for entry-level candidates); desirable personal qualities as per interview, biographical data, and recommendations. Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The FTE is 1.0 (full-time). Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and subject to funds availability. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Tuition assistance may be available after 6 months of employment for eligible full-time staff. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Promotion and tenure occur through the annual Promotion and Tenure process; information is available via Augusta University resources. Additional Information
Location: Augusta University Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
Apply online at the Augusta University jobs portal. Upload Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as a single document. More details at the listed postings without embedding external links in this description. Conditions of Employment
Background checks are required for all selected candidates; additional checks may apply depending on duties (credit check for Positions of Trust, motor vehicle reports for driving positions, transcripts for faculty hires, and credential evaluations for foreign-trained candidates). Note: This description retains essential policy language and mission statements from the source as applicable. Location and organizational information: Augusta University; Mission and values context available via official university pages.
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