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INTERNAL ONLY Chairperson & Assoc/Full Prof - SPLH

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS • 6d ago

32465BR

Job Title:

Department:

Speech-Language-Hearing

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

Chairperson of Speech-Language-Hearing (0.5 FTE)

Provides oversight and leadership for all unit activities.

Manages the Director of the Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Administers the undergraduate and graduate academic programs of the unit, in collaboration with the Chair of the Department of Hearing & Speech at KUMC.

Reviews and modifies, in consultation with unit governance and faculty, the long-range planning for the unit.

Oversees all internal budgetary, administrative, and personnel matters.

Supervises and reviews the unit's faculty and professional, academic, and University support staff, and supports faculty and staff development.

Seeks enhancement of all unit resources by actively seeking external funding.

Develops and enhances research and educational relationships between the unit and other units across the College and University, as well as with agencies outside the University, governmental, public, or private.

Develops long-term planning for future leadership by cultivating/mentoring future faculty members.

Executes College and University policy in the unit effectively.

Communicates unit concerns to appropriate College and University offices

Represents the unit and reports to CLAS, and represents the unit to other University entities.

Manages GTA assignments

Faculty Member (0.5 FTE)

20% Teaching/Advising

Teaches courses in their field of specialty.

Advises students, including student mentoring and providing directed readings.

Supervises graduate teaching assistants, as assigned.

Serves on committees that supervise and evaluate student progress.

20% Research

Engages in scholarly research, including publishing appropriate peer-reviewed books and articles and presenting papers at professional conferences on a regular basis.

10% Service

Provides general service to one's home unit, the College, the University, the state, and the profession.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :

32465BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Conditions of Employment:

Limited Term, Serve at the Pleasure

Limited Term End Date:

30-Jun-2031

Position Number:

00003688

Required Qualifications:

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experience in letter of application and (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in c.v.

Tenured appointment with the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Demonstrated ability to serve as an academic leader and team builder, developing and enhancing research and educational relationships among faculty and between the unit and its affiliated units.

Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and commitment to teaching excellence.

Strong record of scholarly achievement, as evidenced by an established program of research with the promise of continued productivity.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to manage interpersonal relations, maintaining civility and respect among faculty, staff, and students.

Employee Class:

F-Faculty

Advertised Salary Range:

Administrative supplement added to academic-year salary and additional summer salary

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

Rank of Full Professor.

Excellence in administrative and management skills.

Commitment to interdisciplinary and international scope in teaching, research, and service.

Experience with KU and KUCR administrative procedures.

Experience in seeking outside funding and managing multiple projects.

Position Overview:

Provides leadership and oversight for all department activities, as well as fulfilling teaching, research, and service responsibilities as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Salary

Academic-year salary, plus an administrative supplement and summer salary, as determined by the Executive Dean of the College.

Term

Term of approximately five years, with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance

Faculty Union

Please note that this position is not covered by any union agreement nor represented by United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

28-Apr-2026

Anticipated Start Date:

01-Jul-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction:

Full Applications containing 1-3 below are requested by Friday, February 20.

A statement of the candidate's goals and vision for the department;

A curriculum vitae containing information on accomplishments in research, teaching, service, and administration; and

The contact information for three references who could speak to the qualifications and preparedness of the candidate to lead the department.

Applications are due by midnight on Monday, April 27th and review of applications will begin on Tuesday, April 28th.

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