Assistant or Associate Professor, Speech and Language Pathology Program Director

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) program.
• Oversee curriculum planning, development, and enhancement to ensure alignment with industry trends and accreditation standards.
• Manage faculty and staff, including onboarding adjunct faculty and providing mentorship and performance evaluations.
• Ensure program compliance with Council of Academic Accreditation in Speech Language Pathology (CAA) standards and lead accreditation processes.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and fiscal sustainability.
• Support student success through academic advising, career planning, and the implementation of retention strategies.
• Foster a professional and inclusive program culture and represent the department at university and community events.

Requirements

• Earned academic doctoral degree (PhD or EdD).
• Active, unencumbered SLP license in any US jurisdiction and eligibility for NYS SLP license.
• Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time core faculty member in a CAA accredited program.
• Ability to qualify for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Program Director or Department Chair.
• ASHA CCCs certification.
• Professional development or education in administration, management, instructional design, or student evaluation.
• Experience in fiscal management and program evaluation.

Benefits

• High-quality health care plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition discounts.
• Flexible spending options.

About the Company

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment that helps a diverse student body transform their lives through high-quality, personalized education.