Program Director, SLPD

At Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU), our unwavering mission is driven by our evidence-based and learning-centric principles. Through this inclusive and collaborative approach, we educate current and future healthcare professionals who will deliver transformative care to our patients, communities, and the world. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to providing a safe and healthy workplace while keeping staff well-being and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us: 

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! Your demonstrated leadership skills and ability to employ strategies to support professional development will facilitate accomplishing all program goals and expected outcomes.

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Complete comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Financial wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program

Core Functions: 

• Provide ongoing communication with constituents, including:
  1. Philosophy of the academic program
  2. Requirements of program curriculum for syllabus, and learning objectives required for the program and individual courses
  3. Review, revision, and maintenance of the policy and procedures manual, the student handbook, and the clinical education handbook
  4. Dissemination of appropriate student-related information
  5. Collection and analysis of feedback from all constituents (e.g., university administration/personnel and other departments, program faculty, adjunct and clinical education faculty, students, graduates, employers, advisory committee members, and the public)
• Ensure the regular evaluation of program faculty in areas of teaching, scholarly activity, service, administration, leadership, and other roles
• Provide vision for Speech-language pathologist post-professional education
• Model and promote the professional behavior expected by the program
• Understand and have experience with curriculum content, design, and evaluation
• Implement proven, practical interpersonal and conflict-management skills
• Demonstrate negotiation and advocacy skills (relative to planning, budgeting, funding, program faculty status, program status, employment and termination, space, and appropriate academic and professional benefits)
• Oversees appropriate documentation from all aspects of the program.
• Actively engage core faculty education planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Oversee, facilitate, and assess the performance, professional development, and other activities of the faculty, including scholarship, service, and teaching.
• Facilitate quality learning experiences for students.
• Evaluate students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.
• Educate students with the best academic faculty.  
• Foster learning environments that demonstrate sound patient/client management characteristics, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with SLP practice.

Background/Expertise:

• A doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or an appropriate doctorate degree is required. Terminal doctorate (PhD, DSc or EdD, etc. preferred.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
• Must hold current licensure or be eligible for licensure in the state of Utah
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting Speech-Language Pathology education, students, and the profession of Speech-language Pathology
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.    
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postbaccalaureate level.
• Experience with instructional delivery via face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.
• Design and conduct independent or collaborative