Position Summary: 

The mission of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is to prepare competent and professional service-minded leaders in speech-language pathology (SLP) who apply Christian principles and values to communication and swallowing disorder prevention, assessment, and intervention across the lifespan.  The OBU MS-SLP program invites applications for a Director of Research and Scholarship. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty appointment, which involves administration, teaching, advising, service, and scholarship. Additionally, the Director of Research and Scholarship is responsible for oversight of the program’s research and scholarly initiatives including the student clinical research project.  In addition, the Director of Research and Scholarship will provide strategic leadership of extramural funding and scholarly research initiatives and will assist faculty with seeking out professional development opportunities related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Faculty rank and salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.  The ideal candidate demonstrates a desire for innovation, teaching excellence, mentoring skills, a growth mindset, an independent scholarly agenda, and a collaborative attitude.  This position is eligible for remote work. Remote employees will be required to travel to the OBU campus in Shawnee, OK as determined by the Program Director and Dean. 

Hiring Timeline:  

The position will remain open until it is filled. 

Qualifications: 

- Required: terminal academic doctorate (PhD or EdD) from a regionally accredited institution with a strong background in conducting and disseminating scholarly research. ABD candidates with a strong record of scholarship will be considered.  

- A minimum of two years full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAA accredited SLP program.   

- Experience in higher education, specifically developing and teaching asynchronous and/or synchronous online graduate or undergraduate courses.   

- Evidence of innovation, organization, leadership, and excellence in hybrid or online instruction at the university level. 

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate professionally and collegially with colleagues within the program and across the institution. 

- Knowledge of scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) research, funding, and professional development opportunities in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). 

- Experience with holistic admissions and student recruitment and the ability to interact effectively with diverse applicants. 

- Strong interpersonal skills for mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students. 

- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Oklahoma. 

- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). 

- Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels. 

Special Requirements: Must be an active member of an evangelical* church in one's community of residence, willing to teach in accordance with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000, and in agreement with the university's policy on human sexuality (provided by HR upon request). *Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

For full position description and application instructions click here. 

For more information, please contact Dr. AnnMarie Knight, MS-SLP Program Director annmarie.knight@okbu.edu