Assistant, Associate or Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
About the role
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences is currently accepting applications for a full-time (12-month), Faculty Member to serve as the Program Director for Doctorate in Audiology Program. We invite you to become part of a dynamic department to meet instructional and administrative needs within the newly approved three-year program organized in collaboration with the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery in the College of Medicine.
This is a tenure eligible position. This position will be in-person. The primary responsibilities of the Program Director will be to provide visionary and strategic leadership for our Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program, ensuring academic excellence, innovation in clinical education, and continued accreditation compliance. This individual will be responsible for overseeing curriculum development, faculty coordination, student advising, and clinical partnerships in collaboration with Director of Clinical Education. The Program Director will also mentor faculty, engage in scholarly activities and recruit students while fostering a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) program
- Ensure academic excellence, innovation in clinical education, and continued accreditation compliance
- Oversee curriculum development
- Facilitate faculty coordination
- Advise students
- Manage clinical partnerships
- Mentor faculty
- Engage in scholarly activities
- Recruit students
- Foster a collaborative environment
Requirements
- A minimum of a Doctoral Degree in Audiology (PhD, AuD, EdD) or related area
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
- Kentucky audiology licensure or eligibility
- Preference given to those with experience in program administration
- Qualified applicants in all areas of Audiology expertise will be considered
- Strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation in clinical education
- Ability to foster a collaborative environment
- Experience in program administration preferred
- Strategic planning and leadership skills
- Academic and clinical management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation in clinical education
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Schedule
The position is full-time (12-month).
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