Communication Disorders Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
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Job Location:
Bridgeport, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title:Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)Department:Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology ProgramReports To:Chair Department of Communication Disorders Anticipated Start Date:August 2026Contract Length:10 months About the College of Health Professions:The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Sacred Heart University prepares students for meaningful careers in todays dynamic healthcare environment through inclusive collaborative and experiential learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on interprofessional education CHP offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the clinical and health sciences. Students gain hands-on experience through advanced simulation clinical placements and global service-learning. Guided by the Universitys mission the College fosters excellence compassion and a commitment to social justice community and the common the Department of Communication Disorders:Established in 2014 the Department of Communication Disorders provides a supportive state-of-the-art learning environment to prepare undergraduate and graduate students to serve the unique needs of individuals and families with communication and swallowing problems across the lifespan with competence and compassion. Guided by eleven expert faculty and a team of over 30 talented and dedicated adjunct faculty 130 undergraduate and 100 graduate students hone foundational academic and clinical knowledge and skills through innovative problem-based and simulation learning experiences; mentored research; guided on-site and off-campus community clinical experiences; and compelling educational domestic and international service opportunities. Position Summary:The College of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time 10-month tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication accordance with Faculty Handbook expectations for tenure-track faculty this role includes a 24 credit/year teaching load student advising service and engagement in scholarly activities. This position supports the departments mission while fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Primary Responsibilities:Provide high-quality instruction in undergraduate courses in communication disorders and graduate courses in speech-language pathology utilizing effective and inclusive pedagogical and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students in academic planning career preparation and professional in student recruitment retention and engagement and maintain an active research agenda in an area aligned with individual expertise and the and mentor student research and scholarly in service to the department college university and profession through committee work faculty governance and other service-related to a positive inclusive and collaborative academic and clinical environment that fosters mutual respect and Qualifications:Earned Ph.D. or imminent ABD with expected completion by August 2026 in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences or related Qualifications:Experience teaching at the college or university level particularly in the area of speech-language research expertise and productivity in an area related to speech-language pathology and/ or hearing of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP) or Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (ASHA).Currently hold or be eligible for licensure as an SLP or Audiologist by the Connecticut Department of Public Environment and Physical Requirements:This position requires on-campus presence with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. The work may involve standing for extended periods use of standard classroom technologies and tools operating standard lab or clinical equipment and engaging with students and/or Instructions:Interested applicants please submit the following materials via this online portal: Cover letter addressing the applicants specific qualifications for this positionCurriculum vitaeA teaching philosophy statement Statement of research outlining the candidates current and future scholarly interests and potential for contribution to the are encouraged to highlight any alignment with the Colleges mission or opportunities for interdisciplinary information for three professional referencesReferences will only be contacted if the candidate is invited for an on-campus must be complete in order to be : Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a written statement (maximum of two pages) that describes their teaching philosophy and approach with particular emphasis on how they can honor the Universitys complete applications will be considered. All applications must be submitted through the Universitys online application portal; materials submitted via email or other means will not be accepted or questions about the position please contact Stephanie Clines PhD LAT ATC Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for the College of Health Professions at of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more
