Chair - Associate Professor or Professor 🔍 San Antonio (https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/jobs/12877/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 Faculty 💼 School of Health Professions 📅    25000031 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health SA) is pleased to announce a search for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Chair. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Health Professions, the Chair will have a full-time, twelve-month, tenured faculty appointment, depending on education, experience, and related qualifications. With responsibility for developing and implementing a robust strategic plan focused on further establishing a world-class department, the Chair’s primary and central goal is to develop activities across all four components of the academic mission: educational excellence, research and scholarship, patient care, and service. Supported by a well-qualified faculty and administrative staff, the Chair will oversee all department administrative, operational, research, and patient care functions. The department currently houses an accredited Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) with a medical focus, and a Graduate Certificate program in Communication Sciences (SLP Leveling Program). We seek an innovative leader with strong program management skills who can mentor and lead a team of dedicated faculty members in a distinctive and widely respected program that produces skilled practitioners in the field. Responsibilities include: Program Direction + Qualifications for this position include meeting the ASHA-CAA accreditation criteria to serve as program director of the speech-language pathology graduate program. Strategic Planning and Relationship Building + Work collaboratively across UT Health in further developing and implementing an innovative and robust strategic plan for the Communication Sciences and Disorders department. This plan should address each of the core missions of the academic health center: teaching, research, service, and patient care; + Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of the department; proactively address and ameliorate any issues based on those assessments; + Serve as the face of the department internally and externally. + Further develop and expand the programs offered within the department. Curriculum/Program Development, Teaching, and Clinical Practice + Stay abreast of evolving changes and advancements in communication sciences and disorders/speech-language pathology to ensure educational program excellence; + Teach and perform instructional duties as required; + Ensure program accreditation requirements are exceeded; + Participate in clinical education and practice as appropriate. + Participate in research and scholarship within the department , including supervising student research, where needed and appropriate Research and Scholarship + Develop a strong research program within the department, including collaboration with researchers across the institution and achievement of federal research funding + Ensure faculty engagement and success in research and scholarship as demonstrated by the national /international invited scientific presentations and publication of their work in peer-reviewed journals. + Support grant development, submission, and success as demonstrated by grant awards and research expenditures. Faculty Development + Recruit, train, and mentor existing and newly hired faculty; + Develop faculty in a manner that instills professionalism and encourages innovation in teaching and mentoring; + Ensure tenure-track faculty members are well-prepared for successful promotion and tenure within the school and university + Assist faculty in advancing their skills across the department's academic mission (e.g., teaching, research, service, and patient care) Operational and Financial Management + Oversee that appropriate processes and procedures are in place to ensure efficient day-to-day operations within the department; + With support from the Dean’s office, ensure the fiscal well-being of the department; + Assist in developing and implementing strategies for growing enrollment and extramural funding; + Develop and implement a financially sound and cost-effective faculty practice plan. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is a core academic department within the School of Health Professions designed to provide students with intensive, hands-on clinical experience that prepares them to be outstanding practitioners with a medical focus and leaders in providing quality healthcare. Currently, the department offers two graduate programs: The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare outstanding, medically focused speech-language pathologists. The Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders (SLP Leveling Program) is designed to provide the coursework and prerequisites needed for individuals to make competitive applications to SLP graduate programs. The department has significantly contributed to research, scholarship, service, and patient care. The vision set forth for the department is to be a recognized academic leader in communication sciences and disorders education, research, service, and practice. As such, the department seeks to provide outstanding educational and clinical training and education, supervised opportunities for socially relevant service to the community, and research and scholarship activities that impact, advance, and support healthcare and health outcomes. Given the differences in the socioeconomic climate and healthcare access in South Texas, the department is also committed to service focused on the people of this region. Qualifications + An academic terminal degree in an area relevant to health professions education or practice (e.g., Ph.D.); + Full-time experience in a Communication Sciences and Disorders higher education program; + Previous academic leadership experience. + Applicants must be eligible for faculty appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, based on their qualifications and experience; + ASHA-CCC in Speech-Language Pathology; + A license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Texas (or ability to gain licensure within 6 months of hire); + Meeting the ASHA-CAA requirements to serve as program director of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree program; + Experience with national accreditation standards and requirements and state agency licensure regulations; prior experience with accreditation processes in a leadership role is preferred; + Evidence of scholarly achievement, including published research within peer-reviewed professional journals; + Emerging or established national or international leadership in communication sciences and disorders; + A clear vision for the future of the department, which includes achieving national recognition of its programs as among the best in the U.S; + Experience managing finances and budgets is preferred; + Excellent communication skills and leadership based on developing and sustaining a consensus-driven, collaborative and team-building culture; + A strong, progressive, facilitative, proactive, forward-thinking leadership style . To Apply: Applicants should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Submit applications through the UT Health Careers website (UT Health San Antonio Careers - Jobs (https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/) ) or send materials directly to Bridgett Piernik-Yoder, PhD, OTR, FAOTA. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Health Professions, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 6243, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, 210-567-8889, piernik@uthscsa.edu UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. Additional Information Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year. FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.