Job Title: 

Professor 

Department: 

College of Nursing and Health Professions 

Job Category: 

Faculty 

FLSA Status: 

Exempt 

Pos Class (Job Code) 

FA910 

Pay Grade: 

FA 

Emp Class Desc: 

Professional Exempt 

Reports To (Position No): 

441121 

ECLS: 

01 (9 month contract) 

Reports To Job Title: 

Dean, CoNHP 

Position No: 

499757 

Supervises: 

Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences 

Job Description 

Date Created: 

03/01/2026 

Review Date: 

Security Sensitive: 

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. 

Minimum Education Required: 

Doctoral degree in an area relevant to health professions education or practice (PhD, EdD, AuD) 

Required Qualifications: 

• An academic terminal degree in an area relevant to health professionseducation or practice (Ph.D, Ed.D, AUD)
• Graduate degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences anddisorders, and/or audiology.
• Eligible to hold a State of Texas license as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist (or ability to gain licensure within 6 months of  hire).
• Evidence of scholarly achievement, including published research within peer-reviewed professional journals.
• Teaching and service records of achievement commensurate withappointment at the associate professor or professor level.
• Leadership experience with an academic program and/or department,including curricular evaluation and design, accreditation, and strategicplanning.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience managing budget and finance.
• Experience with accreditation, annual reporting, and curriculum designspecific to current CAA and Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology andSpeech-Language Pathology (CFCC) standards.
• Experience in departmental, university, and professional leadership as well asa history of building alliances or partnerships within an academic institutionand/or with community and regional entities.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership based on developing andmaintaining collaborative and team building culture.

Key Competencies: 

(KSAs - Knowledge Skills and Abilities) 

• Effective teaching and leadership skills.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Audiology and/or Speech Pathology.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Job Conditions: 

Office, classroom, lab, and clinical facilities 

Lamar’s Expectation of Quality: 

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests. 

Job Summary: 

This position will serve as Chair of Speech & Hearing Sciences while providing academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the department. The position is a 9-month contract with a summer stipend for June, July, and August. This role ensures the program meets accreditation standards, fosters excellence in teaching and research, and supports faculty, staff, and student success. 

Essential Job Functions (Order from most to least performed duties. Percentage of time allocation should equal 100%) 

ALLOCATION 

%

1. Leadership & Administration

a. Oversee all aspects of program operations, including budgeting, staffing, and strategic planning.

b. Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards (e.g., CAA).

c. Represent the department in college and university committees and initiatives.

d. Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

40

2. Teaching & Scholarship

a. Teach courses in areas of expertise within the department curriculum.

b. Maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative activity.

c. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.

30

3. Academic Oversight

a. Lead curriculum development and assessment to ensure alignment with industry standards and student learning outcomes.

b. Supervise faculty teaching assignments and course scheduling.

c. Support faculty development and mentorship.

      10

4. Accreditation & Compliance

a. Maintain program accreditation by ensuring adherence to CAA standards.

b. Oversee program assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

c. Prepare and submit accreditation reports and documentation.

      10

5. Student Engagement

a. Support student recruitment, retention, and advising efforts.

b. Promote student involvement in professional organizations and service learning.

      10

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.