"Chair of Speech-Language Pathology (Associate/Full Professor/Tenure Eligible,F0475A)"

Posting Details

Job Title
Chair of Speech-Language Pathology (Associate/Full Professor/Tenure Eligible,F0475A)

Department
COMMUNICATON SCIENCES & DISORDERS

Position Number
F0475A

Job Description

Old Dominion University invites applications for an inspiring and accomplished scholar and leader to serve as Chair of the School of Speech-Language Pathology (Associate/Full Professor rank, tenure-eligible) to start in Summer 2026. As part of the Ellmer College of Health Sciences within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences, we are a stand-alone department of ten full-time faculty engaged in research, education, and clinical training for our BS Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and MS Speech-Language Pathology programs. Collaboration with the Kinesiology and Rehabilitation doctoral program also takes place.

Responsibilities of the chair include:

• Provide visionary leadership in strategic decision-making to advance innovative programs and interdisciplinary collaboration in practice, research, and education
• Foster excellence in teaching, research, and clinical mentorship to support faculty, staff, and students in achieving professional goals
• Manage department resources and expand funding support for increased scholarship and training opportunities
• Oversee ongoing accreditation and assessment for continuous quality assurance
• Promote engagement and strengthen relationships with community partners and alumni

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Research doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or a related discipline.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publications to be eligible for tenure.
2. Familiarity with CAA accreditation and CFCC certification standards.
3. Demonstrated experience in leadership of department and/or committee service initiatives (college, university, state, national, or international).
4. Expertise in adult neurologic disorders of language, motor speech, cognitive-communication and/or swallowing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of external grant funding or management of multidisciplinary research programs
• Experience with innovative methods and/or technology-enhanced teaching and learning approaches
• Commitment to person-centered, culturally responsive practices
• Record of interprofessional collaborations and/or community engagement

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
10/01/2025

Application Review Date
12/01/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24229 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. Letter of application highlighting qualifications for the position and leadership philosophy,
2. Current CV.
3. Research statement.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. Contact information for three professional references.

For questions and inquiries, please contact Dr. Daniel Russell, Search Committee Chair at dmrussel@odu.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 01, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly
No