Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Roger Mailler, roger.mailler@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$150,000 - $175,000

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 5, 2025, to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

Department Head of Communication Sciences & Disorders

The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CDIS) at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for the position of Department Head. The position is an 11-month appointment at the rank of advanced Associate or Full Professor with tenure to begin July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

We seek a dynamic and experienced faculty member who will foster excellence in the educational, research and outreach mission of the department. The successful candidate should have a proven track record in academic leadership, research, and teaching. The Head is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department’s mission and for articulating a strategic vision for the department that aligns with the college and university’s mission as a preeminent land-grant R1 institution.

The Department Head manages the day-to-day operations of the department, including resource allocation and fiscal management, support of faculty research and professional growth, oversight of clinic operations and scope of services, clinical partnership, supervision and development of all faculty and staff, and review of curriculum, student recruitment and program development with a focus on student success. In addition to leading the administrative staff and supporting faculty research and educational endeavors, the Head is expected to maintain strong relations with alumni, community partners, and agencies, to be available to students, and to advance the department’s community outreach and service efforts.

About the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has a dynamic team of five full-time tenure-track faculty, one full-time teaching faculty, and seven full-time clinical faculty, including a clinic manager. The department’s Speech-Language and Hearing clinics operate year-round, serving over 400 clients in Stillwater and the surrounding area through weekly therapy, audiological services, and summer camps. Academic programs comprise an undergraduate bachelor of science, a postbaccalaureate certificate, a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders, three undergraduate certificates for dyslexia, speech-language pathology assistants, audiology assistants, a graduate certificate in dyslexia, and a graduate master of science. Most undergraduate classes are offered both in person and online. The department has 223 undergraduate students and 57 graduate students on the Stillwater campus, as well as a small satellite undergraduate program on the Tulsa campus. The research interests of the department include collaborative and interdisciplinary research across and outside the campus. The department is a home for a variety of research labs in different fields of communication sciences and disorders.

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation's premier land-grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system which serves over 34,000 students and offers state-of-the-art facilities for research and instruction. The College of Arts and Sciences boasts exceptional strengths across the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business.

Stillwater consistently ranks among the best places to live in America, recently featured in Money Magazine, and is celebrated as one of the nation's friendliest college towns. This vibrant community of approximately 50,000 offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average—including housing costs at roughly 80% of the national median. Residents enjoy a thriving arts and music scene anchored by the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, numerous parks and museums, top-rated public schools, and excellent medical facilities.

Connectivity is exceptional: Stillwater Regional Airport provides convenient access through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, while the dynamic metropolitan areas of Tulsa and Oklahoma City—each about an hour away—offer expanded cultural, dining, and entertainment options. With gigabit internet widely available, Stillwater combines small-town charm with modern amenities, creating an ideal environment for both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter outlining qualifications and vision for the department  

2. A current curriculum vitae  

3. Leadership and management philosophy, including the applicant’s leadership vision for the department (1-2 pages)  

4. Research statement, including a brief description of how the applicant’s research will interface with that of the department’s faculty (1-3 pages)  

5. Teaching statement (1-2 pages)  

6. Contact information for at least three professional references.  

Screening of candidates will begin on December 5, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. More information about the Department can be found at https://cas.okstate.edu/communication_sciences_and_disorders/. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Roger Mailler (roger.mailler@okstate.edu).  This position is contingent upon available funding. 

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field.
  • Current rank of associate or full professor with tenure or equivalent experience. 
  
  
  • Demonstrated experience in academic leadership in a CSD or closely related department.
  • Evidence of a high-quality research program commensurate with expectations for a tenured professor at Oklahoma State University.
  • Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with an ability to engage effectively with faculty (research, teaching, and clinical), staff, university and college administration, students, and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to bring together stakeholders from across the department’s constituencies and foster transdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership or personal clinical experience in a CSD department with an on-campus clinic.
• Evidence of successful teaching and mentorship at undergraduate and master’s levels.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  All research and teaching specializations in CSD and related fields are welcome.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Evidence of success or potential to gain external funding.