Chair, Communication Science and Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology

Gannon University - Erie, PA

Full-time - Senior

Erie, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Chair of Communication Science and Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology at Gannon University is a full-time, 12-month tenure track position responsible for leading the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program and Speech-Language Pathology Program. The role emphasizes student-centered learning, professional education, and scholarly engagement, while promoting the university's inclusive mission and Catholic identity. The position begins in July 2024 and requires a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Communication Sciences and Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology programs.
• Promote student-centered learning and support student learning outcomes.
• Engage in scholarly activities aligned with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
• Advise students and facilitate their academic and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and other health professions in the college.
• Oversee the curriculum and ensure alignment with certification requirements for the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
• Manage the SLP clinic space for supervised student learning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience.
• Effective leadership within a CSD or SLP program with faculty and students.
• Successful teaching methods and productive scholarship as a core faculty member in a SLP program for at least five full-time years.
• Academic doctoral degree in a relevant discipline of speech-language pathology.
• Minimum rank of assistant professor.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania SLP licensure.