Director/Professor - Communication Disorders

Job Description

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JOB TITLE:

Director/Unit Head- Division of Communication Disorders

JOB PURPOSE:

The Director will provide visionary leadership for the University of Wyoming's Division of Communication Disorders. This full-time, 12-month position will be filled at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with a preferred start date of August 2026.

We seek a Director who will enhance the Division's research profile and advance our vision to be a program of excellence distinguished by cutting-edge research, outstanding teaching and learning, and state-of-the-art clinical education. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to serving the Division, the College, and the community of practitioners across the frontier state of Wyoming.

The Division of Communication Disorders at the University of Wyoming offers a Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Certificate in American Sign Language Studies. An interdisciplinary doctorate program in Health Sciences is also under review and expected to be approved. The Division has a long and distinguished history at the University, with coursework in speech correction beginning in 1940 and the first bachelor's degree awarded in 1952. Today, our faculty conduct innovative research spanning basic and clinical science to advance understanding and improve communication and health across the lifespan.

Clinical education is central to our mission. The Speech and Hearing Clinic, located at the Mountain View Medical Park, provides state-of-the-art training and services in a modern 5,500 square-foot facility. The clinic includes 10 treatment rooms, telehealth suites, and group therapy spaces, as well as a HIPAA-compliant video system, a new audiology booth, dedicated counseling areas, and a video endoscope system. Serving 2,800 to 3,000 patient visits each year, the clinic reflects our strong commitment to the people of Wyoming and to preparing exceptional future clinicians.

The new Division Director will be an important member of the leadership team within UW's College of Health Sciences (CHS). UW CHS trains health and wellness professionals and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, communication disorders, social work, kinesiology, and disability studies. The college also oversees residency and fellowship programs in Casper and Cheyenne, primary care clinics in Laramie, Casper and Cheyenne, and the Speech & Hearing Clinic in Laramie. With more than 1,600 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the college is dedicated to training the health and wellness workforce of Wyoming and conducting high-quality research and community engagement, with a particular focus on rural and frontier populations.

The University and the Division of Communication Disorders maintain outreach efforts across Wyoming, providing excellent opportunities for community practice and research. UW is the state's only public provider of baccalaureate and graduate education and is a Carnegie-designated R1 University with very high research activity as well as a Level 1 Carnegie Community Engaged university. With a student enrollment of about 11,000, UW combines major university benefits and small school advantages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of the Division of Communication Disorders has administrative responsibilities for the academic and clinical programs, as well as all faculty, staff, and facilities in the Division and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering the academic programs, oversight of the UW Speech & Hearing Clinic, representing and advocating for the Division within the University and communities of Wyoming, mentoring faculty, managing the budget, maintaining compliance for accreditation (CAA) and licensure (state and CFCC), preparing internal and external reports that include strategic planning, and teaching and conducting research. The Director also serves as a liaison to alumni, the UW Foundation, and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication Disorders
• Evidence of leadership experiences in academia
• Strong and continued record of research to warrant tenure and appointment at the associate or professor rank
• Record of teaching in MS speech-language pathology programs
• Demonstrated financial and budgetary experiences
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated excellence in effectively leading an academic department
• Demonstrated history of excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated history of excellence in research/creative activity
• Demonstrated history of considerable and effective service at the department, college, university levels.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with and/or knowledge of CAA accreditation standards and processes.
• Two years of practice experience as a CCC-SLP
• Experience with Foundation and stewardship of donor relationships and gifts
• History of discipline-related service or leadership in regional, national, and international organizations.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
1) a cover letter that addresses administrative, leadership, teaching, research experiences, and effective communication with students, faculty, and constituencies, 2) C.V., and 3) names, affiliations, and contact information of four professional references. If a candidate is invited to interview in person, three professional letters of recommendation will be required prior to the interview.

For full consideration, applications must be received by January 15th, 2026.

** Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to [email protected], and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

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