Director, School of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Location: Hattiesburg, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

About the role

Lead the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences academic and clinical units, serve as Superintendent of the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development, and manage the School budget. Oversee hiring practices and faculty development. Write accreditation reports, respond to governing body surveys, and complete faculty evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director for the SSHS academic and clinical units, and as the Superintendent of Schools for the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children's Center for Communication and Development
• Manage the SSHS budget
• Teach one course each semester in primary areas of expertise
• Responsible for class scheduling, approving faculty time and effort, approving student withdrawals and change of majors along with numerous other tasks
• Write technical reports/complete surveys for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's governing bodies and evaluate faculty teaching, research, and service endeavors
• Manage all faculty, staff, and student information requests and issues in a timely fashion
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• PhD or Ed.D. in a professional field related to Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English
• Proficient computer literacy skills
• Excellent managerial skills and experience working in an academic setting
• Demonstrated scientific and analytical skills
• Teamwork and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and timely with all emails, files, and documentation
• Ability to identify, define, and solve problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Audiology (or Speech-Language Pathology), an Ed.D., or a terminal degree in a related field
• ASHA clinical certification in Audiology (CCC-A) or Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Qualified to obtain professional licensure in the state of Mississippi
• Rank of Professor, although Associate Professors will be considered

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing.

With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.