Professor and Director - School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Professor and Director

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University of Central Florida (UCF), in partnership with the national search firm of Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the Professor and Director of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). The Director is a 12-month, tenured position at the full professor rank to serve as school director.

UCF seeks an innovative, energetic, visionary leader and scholar who has the capacity to leverage the large size and existing strengths of the school to create a meaningful impact on the college, university, and community. The selected candidate will lead the school through exciting changes as UCF strengthens interprofessional programming on the main campus in Orlando and the Academic Health Sciences campus at Lake Nona. The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership (i.e., management of human resources, budget, academic and clinical programming, and fundraising) and will facilitate intra- and inter- school collaborations to enhance the impact of scholarship, teaching, and service. Furthermore, the candidate will support and mentor faculty to secure external funding, promote a collegial and collaborative environment, and facilitate meaningful growth to fill the healthcare needs of the community.

UCF seeks candidates who have a strong record of research and external financial support, teaching, experience with operating a clinical/training facility, and proven visionary leadership. Administrative and leadership experience should include sound fiscal management, strong interest and proficiency in faculty development and mentoring, demonstrated experience in curriculum development and implementation, and proficiency with educational technology. Candidates should possess the ability to effectively express and implement the shared vision of the School and University. They should demonstrate the ability to establish collaborative working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as with individuals from our local and regional communities.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• A research doctoral degree in communication sciences and disorders or related discipline from an accredited institution;
• An outstanding record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievements commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor; and
• A demonstration of significant and successful administrative leadership and mentoring experience in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A proven leader with the ability to oversee diverse academic and clinical programs;
• Experience overseeing complex budgets and accreditation processes;
• Demonstrated history of externally funded research and scholarly achievement;
• Experience with interdisciplinary initiatives and clinical programming;
• Evidence of a commitment to fostering diversity; and
• Possess the ability to support future growth and expansion of the school.

The selected candidate should also have the necessary academic experience to be a committed and effective leader and mentor to the faculty and staff within the school’s current and future programs. The ideal candidate will have the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as create partnerships both within and outside the college and university.

The University of Central Florida School of Communication Sciences and Disorders:

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders was founded in 1969 and was first accredited in 1987. It has a strong history of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. The school includes 28 full-time faculty members serving an average of 200 graduate and 700 undergraduate students. It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders and is ranked among the top 25% of speech-language pathology programs in the nation. A proposal for a college-level PhD program in rehabilitation sciences is currently under development. The Master of Arts program boasts numerous internal and external affiliations, including Nemours Children’s Hospital, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), a large number of public school systems throughout Central Florida, and the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education. The Communication Disorders Clinic serves as the centerpiece for clinical education and applied research. This 13,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility houses several specialty services, including audiology, the Aphasia House, the Listening Center, the Center for Upper Aerodigestive Functions, the Fluency Disorders Clinic, the Voice Care Center, and the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center, which provides assistive technology services in ten Florida counties for individuals across the spectrum of age and disability. For more information about the School, visit our website at: https://healthprofessions@ucf.edu/csd/

The University of Central Florida:

UCF and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to more than 69,000 students offering 188 bachelor's and master's, 34 doctoral and three specialist degree programs. Students come from all 50 states and over 147 countries and is proud to have earned the US Department of Education designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. A priority on diversity and inclusiveness led UCF to co-found the University Innovation Alliance, a consortium of large public research universities committed to better serve first-generation, low-income students. U.S. News & World Report ranked UCF among the nation’s 20 most innovative universities in its Best Colleges 2020 report. Additionally, UCF is one of 56 public universities with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation in two categories: community engagement and very high research activity. As one of the largest universities in the country, UCF is committed to innovative community partnerships, world-class research with local and global impact, and the integration of technology and learning. For additional information about the University of Central Florida, please visit our website: University of Central Florida

All correspondence relating to the position of Professor and Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive recruitment consultant:

Mr. Christopher S. Healy, Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

chris@scotthealy.com

The full and complete application must contain the following information and be submitted electronically:

• A cover letter outlining your experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders and/or related fields in higher education;
• A complete CV outlining your career in higher education and within CSD;
• The names of three professional references including their relationship to you, their position, email, and direct phone number (references will not be contacted without written permission).

Applications submitted by January 14, 2022, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF's affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.