Job Information
Touro University Academic Director & Full-Time Faculty in Brooklyn, New York
Overview
The Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology is hiring an Academic Director & Full-Time Faculty member and is approved by the New York State Education Department and is ASHA certified program. It offers a 58 credit Master’s degree program. Faculty members are involved in teaching, scholarly activities and service to the institution and the community.
Responsibilities
In addition to the traditional duties of the full-time faculty listed below, the academic director will:
Assist in all reports
Assist in budget
Assist and oversee admissions
Coordinate schedule of academic classes and calendar including start and end dates
Oversee registration
Oversee and help conduct open houses
Oversee and deal with student issues. Refer to chair if needed.
Coordination and integrity of student digital files. Check files periodically
Collaborate with faculty to identify students at risk.
Conduct peer reviews (or assign others to do so)
Special projects as designated by chair
Work closely with Chair on all ASHA reports and state submissions
Teach 2 courses per semester (release time from one course).
Advisement of students; Meetings must occur a minimum of once per semester.
Maintain completed advisement sheets after each session.
Complete and submit (to student, advisor, chair and in file) any problem alert and remediation forms.
Notify Department Chair of any changes in schedule, student issues and general problems.
Follow program and college procedures for submission of any requisitions, conference requests and travel.
Update CV annually
Submit annually ASHA and state licensures as they expire.
Complete required CEUs
Conduct end of semester self-reflections of students.
Participate in summer retreat, all faculty meetings, and all training session provided by the college.
Post official office hours.
Attend faculty meetings
Research and presentations
Clinical teaching may be possible
Participate in departmental and /or college wide committees
Prepare syllabi as needed in format used by the program.
Prepare course outlines each semester in format used by the program.
Provide course outlines, assign texts.
Conduct all scheduled classes: start and end classes on time
Special projects as designated by director
Submit annual report at the end of the academic year.
Supervise student’s completion of online surveys.
Mentor students when appropriate for research projects
Participate in Interprofessional activities of the college
Participate in scholarly activities such as research, publications, presentations, grant writing
Development of online courses if asked.
Participate in all online training
Participate in preparation for and attend all aspects of the site visit for reaccreditation
Oversee new programs (example women’s only acerated program
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
PhD or other doctoral equivalent in Speech Pathology or a related field from an accredited university
ASHA certification
Eligibility for State licensure
Research
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong writing skills
Ability to take initiative
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to take direction
Familiarity of requirements of ASHA and State
Ability to prioritize workload
Good organizational skills
Ability to deal well with student issues
Strong teaching skills
Knowledge and experience in Adult Communications and Swallowing Disorders is a plus.
Maximum Salary
USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $92,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn
ID 2025-11926
College TUNY - School of Health Sciences
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift Varies
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel None
Category Academic/Program Support
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US