Position: The University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing Science (SHS) (http://shs.illinois.edu) is seeking to recruit an outstanding speech-language pathologist for a full-time, 11-month, non-tenure track position as a Clinical Assistant Professor, with opportunity for advancement.
Proposed Starting Date: August 16, 2018.
Responsibilities: Provide clinical supervision to students in the M.A. Speech-Language Pathology program, assist with the scheduling and coordination of placements in-house and at external sites, and develop a clinical caseload of direct service, while supporting clinical instruction; and contribute to teaching, program development, clinical administrative tasks, or service (or collaborative research, as appropriate).
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a terminal degree for clinical practice in Speech-Language Pathology, have certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and be eligible for an Illinois Speech-Language Pathology license. A minimum of 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience is preferred, as well as previous experience with clinical supervision/instruction of graduate students and eligibility for an Illinois Professional Educator License (the license to provide clinical services in the public schools). Individuals with an interest in teaching a diverse population of students and serving a broad spectrum of clients are encouraged to apply.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, application materials should be submitted online at https://jobs.illinois.edu by January 16, 2018. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The following materials are required: (1) a cover letter that includes a statement of clinical and teaching experience and summary of qualifications for the position; (2) a resume or curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for three references. Candidates will be notified before letters of recommendation are requested. All requested information should be submitted for the application to be considered.
The Department, College, and Campus: The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is dedicated to research, education, and outreach activities that promote health, wellness, and quality of life by improving all aspects of interpersonal communication, and is widely recognized as among the top departments in the nation. We offer an undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees (M.A., Au.D., Ph.D.). The Department houses a Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and a full-service Audiology Clinic that provides hearing aid evaluation and dispensing. You may also visit http://www.shs.illinois.edu for additional information about the Department of Speech and Hearing Science and its programs.
The Department is part of the College of Applied Health Sciences, home to two interdisciplinary research institutes, the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability and the Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education. College faculty are active in interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in the Cancer Community at Illinois (http://cancer.illinois.edu/), the Neuroscience Program, and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Initiative, as well as nearby Carle Foundation Hospital. The Board of Trustees has recently established the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, specifically designed at the intersection of engineering and medicine.
For more information about the position, applicants may contact:
Cynthia J. Johnson, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Email: cjj@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)