College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communication Disorders

 

Position:  Tenured faculty position as Chairperson in the Department of Communication Disorders.  Rank of Associate Professor or Professor.  Review of applications will begin January 20, 2010, and will continue until position is filled.

 

Date:  Position available July 1, 2010.

 

Responsibilities:   The Chair teaches the equivalent of two courses per semester in the fall and spring, with summer teaching optional; serves as administrator for faculty, staff and students; serves as graduate program coordinator; facilitates faculty research productivity including his/her own research; engages in strategic planning with the faculty; manages the department budget; supervises graduate student research; serves as an academic advisor to students; and facilitates accreditation reports and processes.  The Chair is the liaison between the department and the university administration as well as the community.  This involves membership on standing and ad hoc committees as well as expected representation on behalf of the department at a variety of departmental, college, university and community events.

 

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in communication disorders; certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP); eligible for Missouri licensure in speech-language pathology; demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities;  ability to teach courses in adult  communication disorders or other areas of expertise; strong interpersonal skills; record of high quality teaching and scholarly work; minimum five years experience in higher education; commitment to collegiality,  and commitment to the teacher-scholar model.

 

Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.

 

Contact:  Curriculum vita, original transcripts and contact information for three professional references should be forwarded to:

 

            Gloria Green, Ph.D.

Department of Nursing

Southeast Missouri State University

One University Plaza, MS 8300

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799

Telephone:  573-651-2869

Fax:  573-651-2142

E-mail:  gjgreen@semo.edu

 


Department:  Southeast Missouri State University is a regional, multi-purpose institution of nearly 10, 000 students enrolled in a wide variety of programs.  The department of Communication Disorders is housed in the College of Health and Human Services and is accredited by the CAA.  The department includes seven full-time faculty members who serve both graduate and undergraduate students.  The department offers a B.S. in Communication Disorders and an M.A. in Communication Disorders (speech-language pathology).

 

 

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.