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Department Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders The College of Health at the University of Utah, a Carnegie classified doctoral university, invites applications and nominations for the position of chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. This position is eligible for appointment with tenure at the rank of full professor. The College seeks a visionary, progressive, and collaborative leader who will capitalize on a long history of successful academic accomplishments and implement a scalable, integrated vision into the future. Responsibilities of the chair include: setting and executing the strategic direction for the department; providing leadership in teaching/mentoring/research; growing a strong departmental extramural funding program; directing the department budget; participating in department and university service, and; working with faculty across U of U Health to enhance interdisciplinary practice, research, and teaching. Candidates must have a terminal degree with related research and teaching experience commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor and department chair. Applicants should also have strong evidence of academic administrative leadership and peer recognition as an accomplished scholar in communication sciences and disorders. The strongest candidates will have experience securing and managing externally funded, multi-person research programs and an established record of leadership. Application documents CV, Cover Letter, and Research Statement. Please apply online: Review of applications will begin as of January 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries or requests for information may be sent to: Timothy Brusseau, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Department of Health & Kinesiology College of Health Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Part of the College of Health , the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Speech and Hearing Science , the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant ( SLPA ) graduate certificate, the Master of Science (MS) degree in Speech-Language Pathology , the Professional Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Our BS degree in Speech and Hearing Science is the preparatory degree for our MS degree in Speech-Language Pathology and our AuD degree in Audiology. The SLPA graduate certificate prepares individuals to work under the direct supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists in public schools. A Master's degree is the minimum degree required to be able to practice as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the United States. The AuD is the minimum degree required to practice as a licensed audiologist. Our PhD program is designed for training outstanding research scientists in the fields of communication disorders and speech and hearing sciences. Our Mission The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders ' mission is to prepare highly competent and caring professional Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. The department provides undergraduate students a strong background in the basic processes underlying typically developing speech, language, and hearing and graduate students world-class pedagogical and clinical experiences. As a preeminent research and teaching department with national and global reach, we are committed to providing an academic environment in which the highest standards of scholarship and clinical service are practiced. All faculty, staff, and students promote a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices in the classroom, clinic, and community. Our Goals · Advance knowledge through innovative basic and clinical research and scholarship. · Provide outstanding pre-professional training in speech, language and hearing science. · Train competent and caring speech-language pathologists, audiologists, educators, and research scientists. · Provide compassionate, comprehensive, evidence-based clinical services to the community. · Raise awareness of the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology and to recruit exceptional students to our programs. College of Health The University of Utah's College of Health is leading the transformation in health care from primarily caring for the sick to empowering people to be healthy, active, and resilient through proactive, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through innovative research and by preparing the next generation of practitioners, the college is on a mission to add more years to our life and life to those years. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture. The College aims to promote a climate of respect and equity that cultivates and sustains transformative practices by forging spaces of possibility where people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respected. These ideals are intrinsic to collaborative partnerships and our commitment to diversify the health professions workforce. The College includes the Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health & Kinesiology, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Occupational and Recreational Therapy, and Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. University of Utah Health University of Utah Health is an economic engine unlike any other in Utah. With more than 14,000 faculty and staff it is one of the state's largest employers and contributes millions of dollars in net tax revenue to Utah every year. But University of Utah Health's impact goes beyond the balance sheet. Its bottom line includes the health and well-being of Utah residents in every corner of the state and from all walks of life. University of Utah Health is the only university health care system in the state of Utah and provides patient care for the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and much of Nevada. It is also the training ground for most of Utah's physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, other health care professionals, and for the next-generation of researchers and scientists. University of Utah Health comprises the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Health, College of Nursing, School of Dentistry, and the Spencer S. Eccles Health Science Library . University of Utah Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state's flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The university serves over 35,000 students from across the U.S. and the world with over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine. The University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. Salt Lake City is a vibrant, major metropolitan area, with a diverse, multicultural population of approximately one million residents, as well as numerous cultural and outdoor activities. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with ten world-class ski resorts and five national parks within hours of the city. Patients treated at University of Utah Health Sciences Center travel from all areas of Utah and from the five nearby states of Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada and Arizona, resulting in one of the largest geographic catchment areas of any academic medical center in the United States. The Salt Lake City International Airport includes a Delta Airlines hub, with direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. The Salt Lake City metropolitan area received international recognition for its new light rail system, foodie culture, downtown renewal, and increasing diversity. Community In Utah you can truly have it all. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer newcomers diverse neighborhoods, great schools, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. A strong economy and low cost of living make Utah a perfect choice to call home. Breathtaking beauty, unparalleled collaboration, remarkable facilities, and visionary leadership. Salt Lake City is a beautiful city of 250,000 in a major metropolitan area of 1.5 million, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah's great outdoors are close by, offering activities from world class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the spectacular canyons surrounding the city. The city is cosmopolitan with easy access to theater, the arts, sports, entertainment and nightlife. Downtown Salt Lake City and the University are accessible by light rail to the suburbs. Salt Lake City has been consistently rated as one of the best cities in the United States to live and work. Why Utah? The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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