Chair Speech Pathology Audiology

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Medicine is seeking a fulltime faculty member to serve as Chair of the Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology. This is a tenuretrack12month faculty positionat the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a track record of excellence in education; a desire to expand research opportunities; a dedication to interprofessional collaboration; previous experience in the advancement of higher education curriculum to meet to the highest professional standards; and enthusiasm for service to the department college and university. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong leadership skills to lead a team of speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists; foster collaboration within and outside the department; advance strategies that will help to advance the department in all areas; communicate with all stakeholders; and commit to integrity and professionalism in practice. Alignment with our core values is a must: people are our strength we serve with integrity we innovate and improve and we succeed with trust and respect.

UNR is an R1 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education research university and is home to 13 colleges and schools 560 academic programs and 60 research centers and facilities. The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine trains future physicians researchers audiologists speechlanguage pathologists and physician assistants. The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology has a fiftyoneyear history of excellence in the training of future speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists.

UNR is a land grant university in the State of Nevada. Nevada is a growing state with vast medical needs including the demand for welltrained speechlanguage pathologists. The UNR speech pathology and audiology department (UNRSPA) aims to fill the gap by preparing students to become exceptional clinicians by cultivating an interactive learning environment that promotes critical thinking through the introduction to scientific rigor. UNRSPA offers B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The graduate program is CAAaccredited. The department offers a comprehensive universitybased speech and hearing clinic in partnership with University Health as operated by Renown Health. The department provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of individuals of all ages in our region. In addition we offer specialty clinical experiences in cleft palate autism language literacy aphasia swallowing and voice. The departments fulltime faculty work together to support each other and the missions of the department and university with culturally responsive practices.

The anticipated start date is January 1 2025.

Qualifications

• Research degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or SpeechLanguage Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCSLP SLPD CCCAUD or FAAA)
• Eligibility for Nevada licensure
• Administrative experience in personnel financial and operations management including oversight and development of department strategic goals & initiatives educational oversight of undergraduate and graduate programs clinical practice development and oversight oversight of departments research mission for faculty and students
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching scholarship clinical education service
• Evidence of a commitment to culturally responsive practices in diverse and inclusive contexts and communities.
• Committed to applying current bestpractices to teaching clinical education and research
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) the Chair of Speech Pathology and Audiology is the administrative and academic leader of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. The chair provides leadership in all facets of the departments clinical teaching and research missions. The Chair is responsible for the administration and management of the Department including:

• Representation on committees and subcommittees of the medical school and UNR;
• Working collaboratively in a dyadic structure with the Senior Director Operations and Administration to facilitate the following:
  • Proper and effective utilization of resources such as people space finances;
  • Short and longterm financial viability of the department including clinical services;
  • Operation of the department clinics including supporting operational efficiency productivity and highquality patient experiences;
  • Compliance with all UNR Med UNR and NSHE policies and governmental regulations;
  • Development and implementation of short term and longterm strategic goals for the department including potential integration or affiliation with other health systems;
  • Maximizing accountability of clinical and academic time of faculty;
  • Reviewing all department grant applications and providing oversight of grant activities;
  • Compliance and safety activities and requirements;

• Administration of faculty including activities related to faculty recruitment retention supervision/evaluation promotion mentoring and career development;
• Relationship building and maintenance with community resources hospitals training sites for graduate and undergraduate students (including representing the department in any negotiations);
• Development and enhancement of the research activities of faculty and learners within the department;
• Coordination with other UNR Med units including human resources legal faculty undergraduate and graduate medical education offices;
• Monitoring the academic programs to ensure compliance with UNR and accreditation requirements.

The chair ensures a high level of cooperation and communication among all faculty and staff members; creates and supports a positive and constructive work environment; balances the career development needs of department members; promotes the departments mission and the overall mission of UNR Med; and is accountable for the success of the department. The chair is personally responsible for promoting and maintaining excellence and integrity in teaching research patient care and community service. The chair is responsible (in conjunction with medical group leadership) for establishing and managing efforts to build a strong clinical platform in support of UNR Meds vision mission and values while providing clinical care of the highest quality and efficiency. This includes responsibility for the provision of high quality efficient and patientcentric clinical care by clinician faculty members trainees and other health care professionals.

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor

Professor

1 Resume/CV

2 Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3 Three professional references (include name title company/organization email address phone number)

4 Onepage inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).

Perks of Working at UNR

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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