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Job Title Chair of Speech-Language Pathology (Associate/Full Professor/Tenure Eligible,F0475A)

Department COMMUNICATON SCIENCES & DISORDERS

Position Number F0475A

Job Description

Old Dominion University invites applications for an inspiring and accomplished scholar and leader to serve as Chair of the School of Speech-Language Pathology (https://www.odu.edu/speech-language-pathology) (Associate/Full Professor rank, tenure-eligible) to start in Summer 2026. As part of the Ellmer College of Health Sciences (https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences) within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (https://www.odu.edu/virginia-health-sciences) , we are a stand-alone department of ten full-time faculty engaged in research, education, and clinical training for our BS Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and MS Speech-Language Pathology programs. Collaboration with the Kinesiology and Rehabilitation (https://www.odu.edu/rehabilitation-sciences/phd-kinesiology-rehabilitation) doctoral program also takes place.

Responsibilities of the chair include:

+ Provide visionary leadership in strategic decision-making to advance innovative programs and interdisciplinary collaboration in practice, research, and education

+ Foster excellence in teaching, research, and clinical mentorship to support faculty, staff, and students in achieving professional goals

+ Manage department resources and expand funding support for increased scholarship and training opportunities

+ Oversee ongoing accreditation and assessment for continuous quality assurance

+ Promote engagement and strengthen relationships with community partners and alumni

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Research doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or a related discipline.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publications to be eligible for tenure.

+ Familiarity with CAA accreditation and CFCC certification standards.

+ Demonstrated experience in leadership of department and/or committee service initiatives (college, university, state, national, or international).

+ Expertise in adult neurologic disorders of language, motor speech, cognitive-communication and/or swallowing.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated record of external grant funding or management of multidisciplinary research programs

+ Experience with innovative methods and/or technology-enhanced teaching and learning approaches

+ Commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive practices

+ Record of interprofessional collaborations and/or community engagement

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 10/01/2025

Application Review Date 12/01/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24229 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

+ Letter of application highlighting qualifications for the position and leadership philosophy,

+ Current CV.

+ Research statement.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for three professional references.

For questions and inquiries, please contact Dr. Daniel Russell, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on December 01, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

Ellmer College of Health Sciences | Old Dominion University (odu.edu)

https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences

About the Department

School of Speech-Language Pathology | Old Dominion University (odu.edu)

https://www.odu.edu/speech-language-pathology

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Research Interests

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

+ Teaching Philosophy