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Chair, Department of Speech Language Pathology

Position Justification

Position Information

Position Title Chair, Department of Speech Language Pathology
Unit Name Speech Language Pathology
Salary Grade Faculty
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range
Essential Duties
The position is twelve-month, open rank, with rank and tenure possibilities. The Speech-Language Pathology program offers an undergraduate pre-professional Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology. The Mississippi University for Women Speech-Language Pathology Programs holds accreditation by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

The Speech-Language Pathology program offers an undergraduate pre-professional Bachelors of Science degree in speech pathology and a Masters of Science degree in speech-language pathology.

In addition to administrative duties as the chair, other duties include teaching graduate and undergraduate classes, clinical supervision, developing academic and clinical programs, and participating in university activities.
Minimum Qualifications
The person filling the position should hold a doctorate in communication sciences or disorders or related field, current CCC-A or CCC-SLP with university experience, eligibility for a Mississippi license to practice, and have leadership skills to guide strong academic and clinical programs and a faculty of six.
Job Description Summary
Mississippi University for Women invites applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Program Department Chair. The position is twelve-month, open or tenure track The Speech-Language Pathology program offers an undergraduate pre-professional Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology.
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20214F
Open Date 05/21/2024
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
For additional information, call 662-329-7270. The position is open until filled.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • MUW Departmental Announcement
    • MUW Human Resources Office
    • MUW Website
    • Mississippi Employment Service
    • Local Newspaper
    • In-state Newspaper
    • Out-of-state Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Friend
    • Journal/Periodical
    • Off-campus Recruitment
    • Women/Minority Publication
    • Contacted by department and invited to apply
    • Other
    • The Academic Network (TAN)
  2. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
  4. Administrative Philosophy
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 2
  2. Unofficial Transcript 3