Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Communication Disorders Program
Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Communication Disorders Program
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$ 90000 - 108000
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Job Description
Job Posting Summary
The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 12month faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Communication Disorders Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning July 1 2025. This is an opportunity to join a group of engaged faculty in an established undergraduate and graduate Communication Disorders program.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
As a faculty member this position includes teaching academic advising research mentoring responsibilities scholarship and service to the program/University. Preference given to applicants with a background serving a diverse student background with special interest in diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.
Mercy University is a nonsectarian nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has an enrollment of approximately 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As Mercy College proudly serves a diverse student body and is a Federally designated Hispanicserving institution faculty are dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support.
Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of: a cover letter addressing the applicants qualifications curriculum vitae and the names addresses telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
This is an opportunity to join engaged professional dedicated colleagues in a CAAaccredited program that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. In addition there are growing opportunities for interprofessional collaboration with other School of Health and Natural Sciences faculty including PT OT OTA Nursing and Physician Assistant.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fastpaced growthoriented environment
- Prior teaching experience in a Communication Disorders/SpeechLanguage Pathology Program
- Innovative use of educational technology
- ASHA CCCSLP certification and licensure or eligibility for SLP licensure in New York State
- Earned Doctoral Degree (PhD or EdD) in SLP or a related field
- Experience in teaching research interprofessional education and incorporating technology into teaching and professional practice is highly desirable
- Experience teaching a diverse student body
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a clinically practicing SLP
- Experience as a clinically practicing SLP
- Experience facilitating diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.
Education Requirements:
- Earned Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in SLP or a related field. ABD may be considered
- Eligibility for New York SLP licensure
- Earned CCCSLP licensure
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be foundhere.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
