Department Head, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Professor, T/TE)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona’s Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences invites applications for a tenured or tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Full Professor in communication sciences and disorders. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s research, teaching, and service missions while serving as Department Head. This is a nine-month academic-year position beginning in August 2027, with salary commensurate with experience. Additional compensation associated with the Department Head role, including summer salary, will be arranged with the Dean of the College of Science. The proposed workload is 50% administration, 20% scholarly activity and research, 20% service, and 10% teaching. The Department Head will lead the department in a manner that supports faculty, staff, students, and the broader local community. The department has 30 tenure-track and career-track faculty members, 104 graduate students across its M.S., Au.D., and Ph.D. programs, and 189 undergraduate students. It is housed within the College of Science and connected with the School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior, with interdisciplinary collaborations across the university and Tucson community. The University of Arizona is an R1 land-grant institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The position is based at the Tucson Campus. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, and has a 1.0 FTE. The university offers health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to university recreation and cultural activities.

Requirements

PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise in an area relevant to Communication Sciences and Disorders, evidenced by scholarly work including peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and a record of high-impact research and extramural funding commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
Demonstrated leadership experience and commitment to effective leadership practices.
Demonstrated experience mentoring faculty, commensurate with the level of appointment.
Ability and commitment to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians across career levels.
Experience teaching at the college or university level.

Nice To Haves

Clinical certification (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between the department, the college, and the university’s central administration.
Represent the department at departmental, college, and university events.
Lead and direct the department, with input from the departmental community, on departmental and teaching budgets, funding opportunities, space and equipment allocation, and teaching assignments.
Lead formation and appointment of departmental committees; accreditation and academic program review; curriculum development and student advising; and promotion and tenure processes.
Make recommendations to the Dean regarding salary increases.
Oversee hiring, termination, and evaluation of faculty and staff, and communicate with faculty in accordance with departmental bylaws.
Coordinate and collaborate with Associate Department Heads, the Advisory Committee, and Clinical Program Directors/Coordinators.
Establish and maintain a successful research program in Speech, Language, and/or Hearing Sciences.
Maintain a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations, engage in community-based research partnerships, and pursue extramural funding.
Connect departmental faculty with potential research collaborators within and outside the university, and mentor students in research from undergraduate students through postdoctoral fellows.
Teach classroom-based courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, using effective, evidence-based instruction that fosters critical thinking and motivates independent learning.
Participate effectively on departmental, college, and university committees.
Hold meaningful appointments or serve in local, state, national, or international scientific, professional, government, or community organizations related to communication disorders and the research or service needs of individuals with communication disorders.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability programs
Sick leave and holidays
University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
Innovative work-life programs