Open-Rank Professor and Program Director of the MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to effectively practice in the professional setting, provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Our Mission:Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values:

• Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

Position Summary:

This role involves acting as an Open-Rank Professor and Program Director of the MS in Speech-Language Pathology. The individual will facilitate learning, partake in scholarship, service, or any combination of those activities. The Program Director is critical for the successful operation of the University, overseeing academic planning, faculty recruitment, retention, development, budget management, and ensuring the quality of the student's academic experience. This inaugural position represents an opportunity to shape program philosophy, curriculum, and faculty composition. This is a 12-month remote position that requires travel to our campus locations to oversee and provide instruction during on-ground residencies.

Starting Salary:$112,000 - $125,000 annualized (based on experience)

Benefits Include:401K, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree (does not have to be limited to a doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology) from an accredited college or university, and a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or in speech, language, and hearing science from an accredited university or college.

Experience: Three years of full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the graduate level and at least eight years of documented experience in Speech-Language Pathology, including clinical practice, administrative experience, and scholarship.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: Must hold CCC-SLP certification from ASHA and an unencumbered license in the state of residence. Candidate will be required to obtain a licensure in CA prior to the start date.

Skills:

* Proficient computer skills.

* The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

* High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems.

* The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.

* The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students, and to manage multiple tasks by required deadlines.

* The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion.

* Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.

* Able to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.

* Highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented.

* Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.

* Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.

* Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* Faculty Activities/Responsibilities: Facilitating learning, course and syllabus preparation, class curriculum coordination, assessment and evaluation of learners, mentoring and advising students, field placement supervision, research/scholarship mentoring, and service to the University, community, and profession.

* Program Director Responsibilities: Ensuring delivery of a quality academic program, maintaining campus vitality, overseeing faculty recruitment and management, ensuring curriculum relevance, engaging in programmatic assessment, ensuring fiscal sustainability, and participating in governance and planning.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: Faculty and Clinical Coordinator(s)

Indirect Reports: Program Coordinator

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: TBD

External: TBD

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location: Remote.

Work Hours: PST workday hours.

Travel: Consistent travel to our campus locations to oversee and provide instruction in on-ground residencies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment is in a standard office or standard classroom setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise,

various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and other standard office or classroom equipment.

Background Check Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:

Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources athumanresources@alliant.eduor 858-635-4509.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company:Alliant International University, Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:California

City: Remote

Postal Code:92131

Job ID:279634