Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

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 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 and 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 (27,000 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 and 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.

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences ( CAHS). The position of Chair is a 12-month tenured position thus the candidate must be eligible to hold the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure. The position is responsible for mentoring the CSDI faculty and providing leadership for the department's activities.

The successful candidate will offer visionary leadership 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 and federal agencies, foundations, and other non-governmental organizations.

Specific Duties include:

* Providing administrative support and leadership 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 expertise.

* 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.

* Ability 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 reviews of faculty and staff and merit recommendations to the Dean.

* Managing the department and clinic budgets.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Contingent upon available funding.

PhD from an appropriately accredited institution in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a doctoral degree in a closely related field.

Must be eligible for tenure with the rank of Associate or Full Professor within the academic unit code.

None

Teaching and research interests in areas of language and literacy preferred but not limited to these areas. Expertise in speech, language, or hearing are preferred. Record of leadership and faculty mentorship in the areas of research, teaching, and extramural funding. Experience in program accreditation. Experience in progressively responsible administrative and leadership positions related to teaching, clinic, and research and scholarship.

East Carolina University requires applicants 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)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

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

Final candidates are subject to criminal and 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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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.