Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

A full-time probationary tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology is available to begin August 24, 2009. Summer employment is possible.

The department has six faculty, four instructional academic staff members, approximately 150 undergraduate majors, and 32 master's students. The department also has an active speech, language, and hearing clinic with 16 treatment rooms, observation areas, an AAC lab with observation room, a well-equipped voice/speech science lab, an audiology lab, and an instructional technology lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in the academic and clinical instruction of undergraduate and master's students in our CAA accredited program in speech-language pathology.
• Other responsibilities include active participation in scholarly activity, student advising/mentoring, engagement in service to the university and community, and participation in department, college, and university committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field and CCC-SLP required. ABD considered but completion of the doctorate will be required by June 1, 2011.
2. Area of expertise is open.
3. Prior university teaching experience will be considered an asset as will expertise in the areas of voice and resonance.
4. Those interested in enhancing our efforts to address ethnic and cultural diversity issues are encouraged to apply as are those interested in future department administration opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, send the following: a letter of application; a complete curriculum vita; official transcripts; and the names of three references who can comment on relevant clinical and/or academic teaching experience. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. Send materials to:

Dr. Lisa LaSalle, Search Committee Co-chair
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by January 11, 2009. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.

Posted 10/6/08