Senior Director of Academic Affairs and Research Education

American Speech-Language- Hearing Assoc. • Rockville, MD

10d

About The Position

Leads strategic initiatives that strengthen academic and research education in communication sciences and disorders (CSD), support career development of faculty and researchers, and promote the value of science and research in advancing the discipline and ASHA’s mission. Directs the Association’s Academic Affairs and Research Education (AARE) program, which supports academic programs, faculty-researcher career development, research and clinical education, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the advancement of science and research in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Provides technical and management leadership of the AARE team and for other National Office units and volunteer leaders on matters relating to academic affairs and research education. Provides leadership in shaping long-term vision and anticipating future trends in higher education and research and in developing ASHA's efforts impacting academic and research preparation and capacity building in the discipline. Collaborates on the development of resources and opportunities that support academic programs and faculty, clinical and research education, research funding, career development of faculty and researchers, and elevating awareness of the value of science and public policy that affects higher education and the discipline. Leads and manages the AARE team fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, priority setting, and professional development. Serves as liaison to external organizations related to higher education and analyzes trends in higher education that relate to the discipline of communication sciences and disorders and the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Oversees the Association’s grants that provide support for programs within ASHA’s Academic and Research Mentoring (ARM) Network. Serves as the ex officio to the Academic Affairs Board (and ad hoc committees as assigned) and fulfills associated responsibilities for this role. Develops and manages operational budgets and ensures alignment with ASHA’s and AARE’s strategic goals. Operates with significant independence in leading academic and research education strategy. Sets programmatic direction and priorities in alignment with ASHA’s strategic plan. Empowered to make high-level decisions impacting national academic and research policy in communication sciences and disorders. Collaborates with senior executives and volunteer governance bodies and provides thought leadership across ASHA teams and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Knowledge typically acquired through experience in academic leadership positions within CSD and in developing long term vision and anticipating future trends in higher education and research.
• Experience in teaching and research in audiology or speech-language pathology and in using data, trend analyses, and evaluations to guide decision-making.
• An earned research doctorate in audiology, speech-language pathology, or related discipline.
• Experience with writing and managing Federal grants.
• Experience practicing inclusive and transparent leadership and leading through organizational change.
• Experience fostering collaboration and building partnerships across disciplines, institutions, and professional roles.
• Experience cultivating high-performing, mission-driven teams by setting clear expectations, providing individualized coaching, and ensuring strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Association’s Academic Affairs and Research Education (AARE) program.
• Provide technical and management leadership of the AARE team and for other National Office units and volunteer leaders.
• Provide leadership in shaping long-term vision and anticipating future trends in higher education and research.
• Collaborate on the development of resources and opportunities that support academic programs and faculty, clinical and research education, research funding, career development of faculty and researchers, and elevating awareness of the value of science and public policy.
• Lead and manage the AARE team fostering a high-performance culture.
• Serve as liaison to external organizations related to higher education and analyze trends in higher education.
• Oversee the Association’s grants that provide support for programs within ASHA’s Academic and Research Mentoring (ARM) Network.
• Serve as the ex officio to the Academic Affairs Board (and ad hoc committees as assigned).
• Develop and manage operational budgets and ensure alignment with ASHA’s and AARE’s strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree