Associate Program Director- IL- Speech Language Pathology

About the role

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove Campus invites applications for a full-time Associate Program Director and Tenure-Track Academic Faculty position in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide leadership for a distance education program mirroring the curriculum of the in-person program.
• Prepare all accreditation documents for submission, as needed, for the distance education program.
• Oversee the development of the courses, the quality of the delivery, and all assessments.
• Work closely with the program director to ensure all resources are available for development.
• Determine staffing and hiring needs.
• Support student success throughout the online program by embedding resources and services.
• Collaborate with the director(s) of clinical education on establishing clinical rotations.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning up to eight credit hours in-person in the first year.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in speech-language pathology, speech-language and hearing sciences, communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline (Ph.D. preferred).
• Have certification in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA CCC-SLP).
• Have current Illinois licensure or eligibility for Illinois licensure as a speech-language pathologist.
• Have experience in developing and teaching online courses.
• Have demonstrated expertise in teaching and ongoing engagement in scholarship.

Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Faculty development is supported.

About Midwestern University

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The university specializes in graduate education in healthcare and allied healthcare professions and includes no undergraduate programs. The Illinois campus is located on a spacious 105-acre campus in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Chicago, and is home to the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Pharmacy, College of Dental Medicine, and College of Health Sciences. The SLP program is housed in the College of Health Sciences along with Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Behavioral Medicine. The Chicago and Chicagoland area offers several entertainment and cultural opportunities with an outstanding quality-of-life.

Application Process And Timeline

Please submit your application packet through MWU's online job board at www.midwestern.edu. Your online application should include: Cover letter (upload as an attachment), CV (upload as an attachment). Applications received before May 1 will receive priority consideration; however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Projected start date is July 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this opening can be directed to Jonathan Wilson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Program Director, Speech-Language Pathology: jwilso1@midwestern.edu.