Chairperson - Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders/School of Medicine

About the role

The CHAIRPERSON of the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSAD) at West Virginia University School of Medicine is sought. The position represents a division within the Department of Human Performance and reports directly to the Vice Dean for Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the division within the academic Health Sciences Center and its affiliated health system
• Oversee the maintenance of program excellence, including accreditation and curriculum oversight
• Oversee student recruitment, admissions, curriculum, academic and professional standards, and program assessment
• Provide mentorship and faculty development
• Manage fiscal aspects of the program

Requirements

• Hold a terminal post-professional degree in speech language pathology, speech and hearing science, audiology, education or related field
• Hold a graduate professional degree with a major emphasis in speech language pathology, audiology or speech and hearing sciences
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in West Virginia
• Have five (5) years of experience in higher education as a faculty member
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in their professional area
• Have held a leadership position in the clinical, professional, or academic setting
• Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to a socially just community of students and educators
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
• A scholarly record consistent with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor on clinical non-tenure track or tenure track

Qualifications

• Previous positions in academic leadership
• Demonstrated leadership through professional organizations

Benefits

The appointment date is negotiable, with the goal of having the successful candidate identified no later than December 2026. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The appointment date is negotiable, with the goal of having the successful candidate identified no later than December 2026.

Contact Information

To inquire about the position, please contact the chairperson of the search committee, Dr. Diana Davis, at dmdavis@hsc.wvu.edu. Applicants should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29394. If you have any questions regarding this position/process, please feel free to contact Julie Peasak at jpeasak@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-1642.