ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University - Downers Grove Campus invites applications for a full-time Associate Program Director and Tenure-Track Academic Faculty position in the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Develop and provide leadership for a distance education program mirroring the curriculum of the in-person program.
Prepare all accreditation documents for submission, as needed, for the distance education program.
Oversee the development of the courses, the quality of the delivery, and all assessments.
Work closely with the program director to ensure all resources are available for development.
Provide insight into the program’s marketing and admissions processes.
Determine staffing and hiring needs.
Support student success throughout the online program by embedding resources and services.
Collaborate with the director(s) of clinical education on establishing clinical rotations.
Deliver high-quality teaching and learning up to eight credit hours in-person in the first year. Graduate-level teaching experience in pediatric communication or swallowing disorders is preferred. Delivery of high-quality teaching and learning to online courses, when available.
Engage in scholarship and maintain the program’s research agenda. Research start-up funding is available, and faculty research lines may be supported by intramural funding.
Engage as an active member of the SLP program, providing service to the program and university.
Faculty responsibilities at Midwestern University include teaching, scholarship, and service. Service for academic faculty may include clinical supervision at the university clinic (up to 0.05 FTE).

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a degree in speech-language pathology, speech-language and hearing sciences, communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline (Ph.D. preferred).
Certification in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA CCC-SLP) is required.
Current Illinois licensure or eligibility for Illinois licensure as a speech-language pathologist is required.
Candidates must have experience in developing and teaching online courses. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in teaching and ongoing engagement in scholarship.

Compensation:

The salary is commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Faculty development is supported.

Application Process and Timeline:

Please submit your application packet through MWU's online job board at www.midwestern.edu. Your online application should include: Cover letter (upload as an attachment), CV (upload as an attachment).

Applications received before May 1 will receive priority consideration; however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Projected start date is July 1, 2026.

Questions regarding this opening can be directed to Jonathan Wilson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Program Director, Speech-Language Pathology: jwilso1@midwestern.edu.

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