Chair, Speech Pathology & Audiology

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time faculty member to serve as Chair of the Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology.

This is a tenure-track 12-month faculty position at 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 speech-language 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, speech-language pathologists, and physician assistants.

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology has a fifty-one-year history of excellence in the training of future speech-language 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 well-trained speech-language pathologists.

The UNR speech pathology and audiology department (UNR-SPA) 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.

UNR-SPA offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. The graduate program is CAA-accredited. The department offers a comprehensive university-based 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 department’s full-time 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 Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP, SLP-D, CCC-AUD, or F-AAA)
• 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 department’s 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 best-practices 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 department’s 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 long-term financial viability of the department - including clinical services;Operation of the department clinics including supporting operational efficiency, productivity, and high-quality patient experiences;
• Compliance with all UNR Med, UNR, and NSHE policies and governmental regulations;Development and implementation of short term and long-term 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 department’s 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 Med’s 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 patient-centric clinical care by clinician faculty members, trainees, and other health care professionals.

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor

Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit : Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience

Department Information

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Department Contacts

Meghan Davidson

Faculty Recruiter

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume / CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

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

4) One-page inclusivity statemen t : 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).

Required UNR Med Recruitment Survey

Please complete the survey at the link below; this 1-2 minute survey will allow the institution to understand our current status and the effectiveness of our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.

Survey data will not be accessible by the department for which you are applying or the recruitment team.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse / domestic partner membership options. E.

L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the company's 17.

5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future Michelle B.

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.

Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses / partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Dual Career Assistance Program

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world.

Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity.

We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values : people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we succeed with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions.

We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in training the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction.

The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities.

We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists, Audiologists and Physician Assistants.

We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers.

We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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 member’s 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 E-Verify.

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 job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's 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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