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.

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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