Director School of Communication Science and Disorders
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Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think care create and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse sustainable and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching scholarship and practice.
At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest with campus locations inForest GroveHillsboro and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live work teach acquire and share knowledge.
General Description
The Director of CSD provides leadership direction and continuity for longterm planning and operational in educational scholarship and administrative activities for academic programs and on behalf of the students staff and faculty. The Director reports to and advises the Dean of the College of Education regarding the School.
Application review will begin the first week of January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities
Leadership
- Establishes a positive and supportive environment for students staff and faculty.
- Fosters commitment to equity diversity inclusion and accessibility by creating and implementing a comprehensive diversity plan that includes actively recruiting and retaining diverse faculty staff and students and preparing all CSD graduates to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Facilitates a collaborative working environment through a commitment to shared governance.
- Serves as a member of the College of Education Leadership Team.
Personnel Supervision and Professional Development
- Promotes CSD advancement through faculty and staff professional development
- Oversees search processes for staff and faculty
- Coordinates with the COEPC to implement Faculty Review processes
- Completes annual evaluations/reflections of direct report faculty and staff
- Hires supervises and reviews adjunct faculty and supervisors
Fiscal Responsibilities
Provide fiscal leadership and stewardship of resources including:
- Developing faculty loads
- Identifying adjuncts needs
- Developing the Master Academic Schedule
- Developing the budget and enrollment projections
- Approving expenditures
- Consulting with relevant college and university offices regarding office space/facility management
- Developing leading and encouraging fundraising to support the School
- Providing support for grant writing and extramural funding efforts
Assessment Program Review and Accreditation
- Provides direction and oversight for assessment program review program evaluation and accreditation.
- Ensures that the CSD remains in compliance with university state and national accreditation standards and regulations
Programmatic Infrastructure
- Centers diversity equity inclusion and accessibility throughout all components of the School
- Directs and oversees program development
- Builds and maintains academic supports for students
- Oversees annual review of the CSD Handbook
- Works closely with university offices related to CSD programs and initiatives
Enrollment Management Recruitment and Program Growth
- Develops and contributes to implementing strategies for recruitment
- Develops and oversees goals related to partnership development
- Leads strategic planning related to partnerships and continuing education programmatic initiatives
- Establishes maintains and strengthens partnerships with schools hospitals and other external entities
Supervisory Responsibility
The faculty and staff of CSD which currently includes 10 faculty (tenure track and clinical) and 2 staff.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- An earned doctorate. Training must include a graduate degree with a major emphasis in speechlanguage pathology in speech language and hearing science or in audiology.
- Record of successful higher education administrative leadership experience including longrange planning program and curriculum development people management and budget and enrollment management.
- Experience with accreditation and assessment of learning outcomes.
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities and Behaviors
- Strong record of teaching and scholarly productivity.
- Evidence of collaborative and responsive interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative and equitable culture.
- Evidence of effective outreach and partnerships with community public private and/or government organizations.
- A record that shows a meaningful commitment to and demonstrated/specific accomplishments in social justice equity and inclusive practice.
- Knowledge about managing budgets and allocating resources with a high level of transparency and fairness.
- Superior communication skills the ability to articulate a compelling message to diverse audiences; clarity in written and oral presentation.
- A commitment to shared governance.
Working Conditions
Office environment. Occasional travel for regional and national conferences.
Application:
Please upload your CV cover letter and three names and contract information of professional references.
Application review will begin the first week of January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
At Pacific University we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic holistic equityminded and responsive. We understand that diverse perspectives and life experiences contribute to personal and professional growth and help create a thriving community. As we continue to develop our equity practices we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.
Pacific University is a safe welcoming work environment that values community and collaboration. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected their contributions are valued and they are provided opportunities to succeed.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:
- Generous paid time off (for vacation holidaysincluding winter breakand sick leave)
- Medical coverage with alternative care options (with innetwork services covered at 100 after payroll deduction)
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans
- Annual 9 retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
- Free mental health appointments
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
- Employerpaid life shortterm disability and longterm disability insurance
- Oncampus benefits including free access to our sports facility and library
- Discounts on campus food bookstore purchases clinic services and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks snowshoes and bikes)
Equal Opportunity Employment
Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age religion or religious creed disability sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include but are not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way Forest Grove OR 97116 or via email at .
Application Process
To apply please upload your application materials along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process will not be considered for employment.
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.
Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a successful criminal background check.
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Director
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