Associate Dean of the School of Speech-Language Pathology

The Speech Language Pathology program at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate for Associate Dean of the School of Speech-Language Pathology for its developing online graduate program - the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. The Associate Dean of the School of Speech-Language Pathology collaborates with the Program Director to administer the program, particularly in coordinating the admissions process with the Dean of Enrollment, ensuring course quality, managing the students' onsite immersive learning experiences, and coordinating with college personnel on student affairs. The successful candidate will have an earned terminal degree (academic or clinical doctorate), earned CCC-SLP, 3+ years' experience working with SLP academic programs, strong administrative skill set, and demonstrated commitment to student success. Preferred qualifications include an established research agenda or plan (including but not limited to previous publications, grant funding, and/or presentations at conferences), and experience with online teaching, admissions processes, and student mentorship.

The Master's in Speech Language Pathology plans to enroll its first cohort of students in Fall 2025 (pending accreditation). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Regular full-time employment start date is negotiable. This is an onsite position that requires the candidate to work on Pepperdine's campus in Calabasas. Please visit our website for more information.

The Master of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (distance education) at Pepperdine University is an Applicant for Candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

The salary for this 12-month appointment will range from $120,000 to $160,000 and reflects what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Please submit all application materials at apply.interfolio.com/140368.

For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Leah Fullman (leah.fullman@pepperdine.edu) 
Dean, School of Speech-Language Pathology
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263