Assistant Professor- Communication Disorders

  • Huntington
  • Marshall University
Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number
000121

Position Title
Assistant Professor- Communication Disorders

Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Department
COHP-Communication Disorders - MU2675

Job Description

The Department of Communication Disorders invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2025.
The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field. The candidate must possess a master's degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology and also hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years' experience providing services to the adult population and have experience in at least one of the following areas: dysphagia, cognition, or other acquired neurogenic disorders.

The candidate must show evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research.

The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University's general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution's pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College's support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Location
MU - Marshall University

Salary Range
$51,000-$60,000 -Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education
  • The candidate must possess a master's degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology.
Experience
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years' experience providing services to the adult population and have experience in at least one of the following areas: dysphagia, cognition, or other acquired neurogenic disorders.
  • The candidate must show evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research.
Preferred Qualifications

Education
  • The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field.

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MU1586F

Open Date
09/26/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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