Department Head and Professor
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Location: Urbana, IL 61801
Description:
Department Head and Professor
Speech and Hearing Science
College of Applied Health Sciences
TheDepartment of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign invites applications for the position of Department Head and Professor. Thedepartment is recognized as one of the top speech and hearing science departmentsin the nation with highly ranked academic programs at the undergraduate, master's,and doctoral levels including fully accredited clinical programs inspeech-language pathology and audiology. Departmental faculty conductcutting-edge interdisciplinary research on health, human development and aging,and disability related to speech, language, swallowing, and hearing with afocus on developing new ways to assess, prevent, and treat communication,swallowing, and hearing disabilities. The department maintains a well-equippedresearch infrastructure with a significant portfolio of externally federallyfunded research and a thriving Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology clinic.The department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inprofessional practice and the professoriate.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline
Qualified for an appointment as a full professor
Established scholarly record of contribution to the field and a compelling vision for the future of the department
Experienced in administrative and leadership positions
Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service
Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
AppointmentInformation
Thisis a full-time 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month department headstipend. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. We strive to provide acompetitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internalequity, candidate's experience and qualifications, collective bargainingagreements, and budget constraints. The salary range for this position is$175,000 to $200,000 with the final salary offer determined through a thoroughassessment of these elements.
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership and direction for the department.
Oversee departmental organization, quality, efficiency of work, and policy and procedural compliance.
Develop and implement the department's strategic goals and policies in consultation with the faculty.
Promote a culture of excellence through professional development and mentoring of faculty and staff.
Assign teaching, service, and leadership roles for faculty.
Support faculty engagement in continuous improvement and evaluation of academic programs, addressing evolving needs in the field.
Oversee initiatives to enhance student satisfaction, retention, and success.
Oversee accreditation responsibilities and student certification requirements for clinical training programs.
Oversee hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty and staff.
Oversee departmental financial matters, including budget preparation and allocation of funds.
Represent the Department at College and campus levels, collaborating to advance research, education, and engagement initiatives and priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with alumni, professionals, local and national organizations, clinics, and other partners.
Provide leadership for development and advancement (fund raising) activities and priorities.
Promote and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
AcademicEnvironment
TheUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world-class public researchuniversity. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is situated in theCollege of Applied Health Sciences on the main campus of the University ofIllinois and includes (a) the recently renovated Speech and Hearing ScienceBuilding that houses academic, research, and collaborative spaces; (b) theAudiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic; and (c) the Collaboration Labthat houses clinical faculty offices, a classroom, multiple study spaces forclinical graduate students, and private spaces for telepractice. The departmentoffers an undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees-M.A., Au.D., andPh.D. Its mission is to engage in research, education, and outreach activitiesthat enhance communication across the lifespan, integrating research andclinical applications. Within the department, faculty research is organizedinto three major research areas: auditory-hearing science, speech perceptionand production, and language and cognitive communication. For more informationabout the department, see https://ahs.illinois.edu/themes/ahs/pdf/SHS%20position%20posting.pdf.
Departmentalactivities contribute to the mission of the College, specifically, theadvancement of research, instruction, and public engagement that promotes thedevelopment of healthy, livable communities, facilitates optimal living withdisability, and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan and throughouta diverse society. The College houses two interdisciplinary research centers,the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Chez Veterans Center, aswell as the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Departmentfaculty have interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in the College ofEducation, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Consumer, and EnvironmentalSciences, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, Family ResiliencyCenter, Illinois Neurobehavioral Assessment Laboratory, Psychological ServicesCenter and Autism Clinic, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science andTechnology, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Faculty are also supportedby the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute which organizes campusefforts to address health and wellness challenges and provides support forresearch infrastructure.
The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/)including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, it also offersemployees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. The University assists faculty spouses and partnersseeking employment through the Dual Career Program (https://humanresources.illinois.edu/dual-career-program/).To learn more about all Champaign-Urbana has to offer please visit: https://yourewelcomecu.com/.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November25, 2024. Please apply for this position using the Apply Now button atthe top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not beconsidered. The following materials are required: (1) a cover letteraddressing qualifications and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,(2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information of 3 references.All requested information must be submitted for an application to beconsidered. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted andletters requested. Review of applications will continue until theposition is filled.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Raksha Mudar ([redacted]), Chair of the Search Committee. For questionsregarding the application process, please contact [redacted].
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at [redacted], or by emailing [redacted].
Requisition ID
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Speech and Hearing Science
College of Applied Health Sciences
TheDepartment of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign invites applications for the position of Department Head and Professor. Thedepartment is recognized as one of the top speech and hearing science departmentsin the nation with highly ranked academic programs at the undergraduate, master's,and doctoral levels including fully accredited clinical programs inspeech-language pathology and audiology. Departmental faculty conductcutting-edge interdisciplinary research on health, human development and aging,and disability related to speech, language, swallowing, and hearing with afocus on developing new ways to assess, prevent, and treat communication,swallowing, and hearing disabilities. The department maintains a well-equippedresearch infrastructure with a significant portfolio of externally federallyfunded research and a thriving Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology clinic.The department is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inprofessional practice and the professoriate.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline
Qualified for an appointment as a full professor
Established scholarly record of contribution to the field and a compelling vision for the future of the department
Experienced in administrative and leadership positions
Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service
Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
AppointmentInformation
Thisis a full-time 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month department headstipend. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. We strive to provide acompetitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internalequity, candidate's experience and qualifications, collective bargainingagreements, and budget constraints. The salary range for this position is$175,000 to $200,000 with the final salary offer determined through a thoroughassessment of these elements.
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership and direction for the department.
Oversee departmental organization, quality, efficiency of work, and policy and procedural compliance.
Develop and implement the department's strategic goals and policies in consultation with the faculty.
Promote a culture of excellence through professional development and mentoring of faculty and staff.
Assign teaching, service, and leadership roles for faculty.
Support faculty engagement in continuous improvement and evaluation of academic programs, addressing evolving needs in the field.
Oversee initiatives to enhance student satisfaction, retention, and success.
Oversee accreditation responsibilities and student certification requirements for clinical training programs.
Oversee hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty and staff.
Oversee departmental financial matters, including budget preparation and allocation of funds.
Represent the Department at College and campus levels, collaborating to advance research, education, and engagement initiatives and priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with alumni, professionals, local and national organizations, clinics, and other partners.
Provide leadership for development and advancement (fund raising) activities and priorities.
Promote and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
AcademicEnvironment
TheUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a world-class public researchuniversity. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is situated in theCollege of Applied Health Sciences on the main campus of the University ofIllinois and includes (a) the recently renovated Speech and Hearing ScienceBuilding that houses academic, research, and collaborative spaces; (b) theAudiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic; and (c) the Collaboration Labthat houses clinical faculty offices, a classroom, multiple study spaces forclinical graduate students, and private spaces for telepractice. The departmentoffers an undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees-M.A., Au.D., andPh.D. Its mission is to engage in research, education, and outreach activitiesthat enhance communication across the lifespan, integrating research andclinical applications. Within the department, faculty research is organizedinto three major research areas: auditory-hearing science, speech perceptionand production, and language and cognitive communication. For more informationabout the department, see https://ahs.illinois.edu/themes/ahs/pdf/SHS%20position%20posting.pdf.
Departmentalactivities contribute to the mission of the College, specifically, theadvancement of research, instruction, and public engagement that promotes thedevelopment of healthy, livable communities, facilitates optimal living withdisability, and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan and throughouta diverse society. The College houses two interdisciplinary research centers,the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Chez Veterans Center, aswell as the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Departmentfaculty have interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in the College ofEducation, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Consumer, and EnvironmentalSciences, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, Family ResiliencyCenter, Illinois Neurobehavioral Assessment Laboratory, Psychological ServicesCenter and Autism Clinic, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science andTechnology, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Faculty are also supportedby the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute which organizes campusefforts to address health and wellness challenges and provides support forresearch infrastructure.
The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/)including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, it also offersemployees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. The University assists faculty spouses and partnersseeking employment through the Dual Career Program (https://humanresources.illinois.edu/dual-career-program/).To learn more about all Champaign-Urbana has to offer please visit: https://yourewelcomecu.com/.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November25, 2024. Please apply for this position using the Apply Now button atthe top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not beconsidered. The following materials are required: (1) a cover letteraddressing qualifications and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,(2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information of 3 references.All requested information must be submitted for an application to beconsidered. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted andletters requested. Review of applications will continue until theposition is filled.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Raksha Mudar ([redacted]), Chair of the Search Committee. For questionsregarding the application process, please contact [redacted].
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at [redacted], or by emailing [redacted].
Requisition ID
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu