Thiel College invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, this position provides leadership for all aspects of the Communication Science and Disorders department, the M.S. in Speech Language Pathology Program, and the Center for Speech-Language Services. This is a 12-month, fulltime appointment. 

Education and Experience: 

A graduate degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology 

Preferred qualification is an earned academic doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field 

Current clinical certification in speech-language pathology from ASHA 

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

Record of successful higher education administrative leadership including long-range planning, program and curriculum development, people management, and budget and enrollment management

Essential Job Functions: 

Leadership 

Serves as the primary representative of the program in all areas of the work of the College 

Establishes a positive and supportive environment for students, staff and faculty 

Directs and oversees program development while advancing the college’s strategic priorities 

Teaching and Student Engagement 

Fosters a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic and clinical excellence, ethical practice, and drives strong student outcomes 

Manages the undergraduate and graduate curriculum 

Teaches 18 credit hours over the course of the year 

Oversees annual review of the CSD/SLP Clinical Education Handbook 

Assessment, Program Review, Accreditation  

Provides direction and oversight for assessment, program review, program evaluation 

Ensures that the program remains in compliance with university, state, and national accreditation standards and regulations, including accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 

Enrollment, Management, Recruitment and Program Growth 

Works with Admissions to recruit and admit students into the undergraduate and graduate programs • 

Develops and oversees goals related to partnership development including establishing articulation agreements with undergraduate programs for entry into the graduate program

Fiscal Responsibilities  

Provide fiscal leadership and stewardship of resources including, developing faculty loads, identifying adjuncts needs, developing the Master Academic Schedule, developing the budget and enrollment projections, and approving expenditures

Personnel, Supervision and Professional Development 

Oversees the hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and management of faculty/staff in the program 

Coordinates planning for special program activities, including conferences, workshops, and other similar functions in consultation with the faculty and Director of Clinical Education

Full position prospectus with instructions for application can be found here:

https://www.thiel.edu/pdfs/Thiel-College-Speech-Language-Pathology-Program-Director-Search-Prospectus.pdf