Position Summary
The MunroeMeyer Institute MMI for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC in Omaha is currently accepting applications for a faculty position in the Department of SpeechLanguage Pathology SLP as an Assistant/Associate Professor. Rank will depend on qualifications. As clinical faculty in the MMI SLP department this individual will be responsible for conducting clinical translational or other applicable research within their area of clinical specialty grantwriting and training of entrylevel clinical and/or graduate level students. Responsibilities broadly encompass: Research : Developing and maintaining clinical research expertise within topics related to SLP services; pursuing and securing extramural funding for clinical/translational research; developing and participating in interdisciplinary and intercampus research program development and training; supervising of postdoc/inter/graduate student research projects. Clinical : Providing diagnosis and treatment to individuals with speech language voice or swallowing disorders; developing clinical service programs that serve children and adults with a range of diagnoses establishing community partnerships that support functional communication and provide oversight of such programs/partnerships. Education : Developing and instructing graduate and/or postgraduate students at a level commensurate with experience and scholarly credentials; developing and teaching classes in masters and doctoral degree programs at MMI ; providing lectures workshops and training opportunities in interdisciplinary settings in MMI departments and programs and community partners; presenting at local regional or national conferences in areas relevant to expertise. About MMI : MMI is one of the oldest largest and most comprehensive intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world. MMIs mission is to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs their families and the community through outreach engagement premier educational programs innovative research and extraordinary patient care. MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars: research clinical services education and community engagement. MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC . MMI has an annual budget of more than $40M approximately 500 employees and our 17 disciplines provide over 90000 clinical services each year serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities UCEDD and has a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities LEND program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming innovative research and community engagement. MMI is committed to respect and benefit for all individual reflecting the rich diversity in our culture without preference or exclusion for actual or perceived differences. These differences include ability age appearance ethnicity gender gender expression immigration status language nationality race religion sex sexuality socioeconomic status and other personal identities and experiences. About Omaha: With a metro area population of more than 1 million Omaha is a vibrant family centric affordable city with committed community partners fiercely loyal and extremely generous community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining scene myriad of cultural events and friendly people. To learn more about this opportunity contact Susan Fager Director of SpeechLanguage Pathology at: Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology or related area (Strong ABD candidate considered) Licensure or license eligibility to practice speechlanguage pathology in the state of Nebraska Certificate of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology CCC SLP from American SpeechLanguageHearing Association ASHA Minimum one year of experience in the provision of speechlanguage pathology services
Work Schedule
8:00am 5:00pm; Hours May Vary
Required Experience:
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