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Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Title Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Position Number 975075
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH CAHS Comm Sci Disorders
Department Homepage https://communications-disorders.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor
Working Title Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commensurate with qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) prepares individuals for careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. The department's programs have strong administrative support, excellent teaching, research, and clinical facilities, and attract quality students interested in serving. Our mission is to is to educate students to facilitate improvement in the quality of human communication. For more information regarding CSDI teaching, research, and the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, see https://communications-disorders.ecu.edu/ . The current structure of the department includes the associate department chair and program directors reporting to the department chair. The department includes 21 full-time faculty members, is CAA- accredited, and offers programs leading to BS, MS, AuD, and PhD degrees. The department also offers a minor in Speech & Hearing Sciences.

East Carolina University is in Greenville, North Carolina. Greenville is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern North Carolina. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000 and is one hour from the Research Triangle to the west and the Crystal Coast to the east. East Carolina University (28,000 students) is part of a vibrant health care community including ECU Health, a level 1 trauma center and 1400+ bed health system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The ECU College of Allied Health Sciences has strong working relationships with the ECU College of Health and Human Performance, College of Engineering and Technology, Brody School of Medicine, and School of Dental Medicine. ECU is home to both Army and Air Force ROTC programs and is in proximity to Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine, and Navy bases. The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders is near the College of Nursing, Laupus Health Sciences Library, Brody School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, and ECU Health Medical Center. East Carolina University seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and administration.

Job tasks Applications are invited for the position of Chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS). The chair must be eligible to hold the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or higher. The position is responsible for mentoring the CSDI faculty and providing leadership abilities for the department's activities.

The prosperous candidate will offer visionary leadership abilities that supports the mission of the department, college, and University by developing and maintaining productive relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituents such as consumers, professional organizations, state & federal agencies, foundations, and other nongovernmental organizations.

Specific tasks include:

· Providing administrative support and leadership abilities for the department by communicating priorities, standards, and procedures effectively, articulate vision for the department, promote shared governance and academic freedom within the department and college.
· Providing oversight of the department operations and budget including clinical operations and budget.
· Teaching and conducting research and scholarship in their area of skills.
· Providing oversight, support, recruitment, development and retention of a competent, diverse, and representative faculty and staff.
· Providing support in evaluating and recommending faculty for promotion/tenure and advancement in rank according to university policies.
· capability to support faculty research, grant writing opportunities, and additional scholarly creative activities.
· Participating in program development, reviewing processes, curricular changes, accreditation activities, and self-studies.
· Providing teaching assignments within the department.
· Conducting annual performance review of faculty and staff and merit recommendations to the Dean.
· Managing the department and clinic budgets.
· Perform other tasks as assigned by the Dean.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/practice · Minimum education requirements include a professional doctoral degree, such as AuD, ScD, SLPD (or the equivalent) and/or a PhD from an appropriately accredited institution in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline.
· Must be eligible to hold an appointment with the rank/title of clinical associate professor, clinical professor within the academic unit code.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None

Preferred practice, Skills, Training/Education Teaching and research interests in areas of language and literacy preferred but not limited to these areas.
· skills in speech, language, or hearing are preferred.
· Record of leadership abilities and faculty mentorship in the areas of research, teaching, and extramural funding.
· practice in program accreditation.
· practice in progressively responsible administrative and leadership abilities positions related to teaching, clinic, and research & scholarship.

Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable.
Job Open Date 04/30/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 05/14/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/70774
AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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