Oklahoma State University · 2 weeks ago
Department Head of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yrOklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution seeking a Department Head for Communication Sciences & Disorders. The successful candidate will oversee the department's operations, manage resources, support faculty and student success, and advance community outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Overseeing all aspects of the department’s mission and for articulating a strategic vision for the department that aligns with the college and university’s mission
Managing the day-to-day operations of the department, including resource allocation and fiscal management
Supporting faculty research and professional growth
Overseeing clinic operations and scope of services, clinical partnership, supervision and development of all faculty and staff, and review of curriculum, student recruitment and program development with a focus on student success
Leading the administrative staff and supporting faculty research and educational endeavors
Maintaining strong relations with alumni, community partners, and agencies, to be available to students, and to advance the department’s community outreach and service efforts
Qualification
Required
Ph.D./Ed.D
Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field
Current rank of associate or full professor with tenure or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in academic leadership in a CSD or closely related department
Evidence of a high-quality research program commensurate with expectations for a tenured professor at Oklahoma State University
Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with an ability to engage effectively with faculty (research, teaching, and clinical), staff, university and college administration, students, and external stakeholders
The ability to bring together stakeholders from across the department's constituencies and foster transdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
Preferred
Leadership or personal clinical experience in a CSD department with an on-campus clinic
Evidence of successful teaching and mentorship at undergraduate and master's levels
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: All research and teaching specializations in CSD and related fields are welcome
Evidence of success or potential to gain external funding
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
Founded in 1890
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
Roger Reid
CEO
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