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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Description
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst www.umass/sphhs)is seeking talented applicants for a fulltime nontenure track clinical associate professor/clinic director position 12month appointment) in the Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. The initial appointment period is two years with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the educational business fiscal and privacy/security operations of the departments clinic. This includes program development marketing of clinic services maintaining statistics on clinical services oversight of clinical education with associated administrative duties coordinating oncampus and offcampus clinical placement programs including clinical advising executing offcampus affiliation agreements tracking vaccination and background checks supervising and supporting office staff and clinical service providers and overseeing and assisting with clinical supervision of graduate students as needed. Possibilities exist for teaching and/or research activity. Providing service to the department university community and profession is also expected including participation on committees projects and other activities that support the university college and departmental mission.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
Candidates must hold a Masters AuD or PhD degree (PhD preferred) in Audiology or SpeechLanguage Pathology from an accredited university or college; ASHA CCC; current Massachusetts License in SpeechLanguage Pathology or Audiology or eligibility for such license; 35 years experience supervising students. Experience in clinical administration is preferred.
Additional Information
Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Additional Details
Exercises considerable initiative leadership judgment responsibility and decisionmaking.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 40 hours/week
Salary: Information
Commensurate with Experience
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on April 28 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is July 1 2025.
To apply please submit a:
- Cover letter
- Personal statement indicating your qualifications for the position your clinic education and supervision philosophy and a discussion of your approach to enhancing equity inclusion and access.
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references.
Recommenders will only be contacted for shortlist applicants. For more information contact the Search Committee Chair XXXX @umass).
Search will remain open until the position is filled.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
