Chair/Professor, Speech & Hearing Sciences #499757
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Chair/Professor, Speech & Hearing Sciences #499757
FTE:1.00
Salary:Commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function:Position Description:
The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS) at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Department Chair/Program Director. Start date is July 1 but negotiable based on applicant availability. Lamar University seeks an innovative and accomplished leader to build upon the existing strengths of a highly collegial and productive departmental faculty. The Department offers two graduate degree programs that are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CM): (1) the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) and (2) the Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program leading to state licensure as an SLP-A, and an online graduate certificate program in Vocology.
Benefits:
- Health insurance and other benefits as an employee of the State of Texas.
- Tuition assistance is provided to employee, a spouse and/or eligible dependent children.
Duties:
The Chair has primary responsibility for administration of the department and the Lamar Speech and Hearing Clinic, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve departmental goals. In addition, the chair is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, course schedules, recruitment of new faculty, annual evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Salary is competitive.
Review of applications will begin December 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to:Dr. Brian Shook (Search Committee Chair)Contact Email: bshook@lamar.edu Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.lamar.edu/ and submit 1) letter of Interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) leadership philosophy; 4) list of 3 professional references.
About Lamar University:
With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, Lamar University is one of Texas’ fastest growing universities. The Carnegie Research university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Beaumont is a Texas Gulf Coast city located between Houston and New Orleans. With mild winters and an exciting blend of cultures, it offers much to do, with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and arts venues. As the 4th largest U.S. city, nearby Houston offers an extensive range of attractions.Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. from an accredited university in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Eligible to hold a State of Texas license as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist and a certificate of clinical competence (CCC-SLP; CCC-A) awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A demonstrated record of scholarly achievement evidenced by a publication record and internal or external funding commensurate with appointment at the associate professor or professor level In the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Teaching and service records of achievement commensurate with appointment at the associate professor or professor level in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):Experience in the effective administration of a university program and/or department, including curricular evaluation and design, budget and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning. Experience with reaccreditation, annual reporting, and curriculum design specific to current CAA and Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) standards.
Experience in departmental, university, and professional leadership as well as a history of building alliances or partnerships within an academic institution and/or with community or regional entities. Candidates with expertise in the areas of articulation and phonology, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, AAC, cultural and linguistic diversity are encouraged to apply.
Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Veteran's Preference:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Disclaimer:This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Lamar University reserves the right to revise, change or eliminate this job description at any time.
Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.
This Job Description is not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document. Employment with Lamar University is at will, and may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Job Description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Lamar University employees.
Open Date:10/21/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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