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The Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 1, 2019.  Preferred areas of research and teaching emphasis include: speech disorders including speech sound disorders and/or fluency; speech science; AAC; voice science and disorders; and dysphagia. Responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and master’s programs with the potential for doctoral level teaching. Applicants should have a defined research agenda with evidence of scholarly activity including research presentations, publications and/or grants.  Successful candidates are expected to be willing to serve as a mentor to students, work with colleagues to assess and improve curricula, and be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations. Active engagement in service to the department, college, university and profession is also expected. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate (PhD preferred) in communication sciences and disorders or a related field; CCC-SLP and eligibility for a Louisiana license in speech-language pathology.   We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including educational benefits for employee & eligible dependents.

The Department of Communicative Disorders is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and offers an undergraduate degree, a MS in Speech Language Pathology and a PhD in Applied Language and Speech Sciences.  The BA program currently has approximately 240 students, the MS program has 68 students and the PhD program typically has between 20 -25 students. There are currently 10 tenure-track faculty and 6 full-time clinical supervisors in the department.  You may read more about the department at http://speechandlanguage.louisiana.edu.   Information about the University is available at http://louisiana.edu and the College at https://liberalarts.louisiana.edu/. Located in the heart of Louisiana’s Acadian-Creole region, Lafayette is a culturally vibrant community of over 126,000 people and serves as the financial, retail, and medical center for South Central Louisiana.  It is also the hub of numerous music and cultural festivals and celebrations.

To apply please use the link below:  https://louisiana.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=626 or visit the UL Lafayette HR website to search for req626.

Upload/attach a cover letter addressing the applicant’s qualifications and research interests, a curriculum vitae (CV) and names and emails of a minimum of three references.  The search committee will contact these references for letters of recommendation. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration applications should be received by March 1, 2019.  The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants may contact Anthony Salvatore at asalvatore@louisiana.edu  with questions about the positions.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH College of Health and Human Services Department of Speech-Language Pathology Faculty Position Opening

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 2528

POSITION: Full Professor with tenure and Department Chair of Speech-Language Pathology

EFFECTIVE DATE: On or after April 1, 2019

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related discipline from an accredited program;
• Hold the certificate of clinical competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA);
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in California or eligible for licensure in California, which must be obtained within the first year of employment;
• Demonstrated excellence as a department chair or relevant administrative experience in working effectively with faculty, scheduling, and budgeting;
• Demonstrated excellence in collegiate teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level;
• Research and publication record commensurate with the rank of full professor;
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful grant writing
• Experience with hybrid and online instructional settings
• Experience mentoring faculty
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, leadership, and faculty governance
• Evidence of a record of collaboration
• Experience in clinical supervision at the graduate level

DUTIES: Chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology serves on a 12- month assignment with duties including, but not limited to:

• Recruitment of faculty;
• Faculty and staff supervision including performance evaluation;
• Faculty and student mentoring;
• Promote scholarly and creative research, teaching excellence, and campus and professional service;
• Provide leadership and advocacy for the Department’s educational and research mission;
• Develop curriculum including, implementation and evaluation;
• Course scheduling;
• Serve as a resource/budget manager for the department;
• Serve as the Program Director, with administrative oversight of the Department’s national accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
• Initiate grant writing and development projects that promote the Department’s mission and vision;
• Participate and develop community relations including local agencies appropriate to the department discipline;
• Promote the undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Normally teach 6 units (2 courses) per semester of undergraduate and/or graduate and/or clinic courses in his/her area of expertise and experience.
• Supervise graduate students in clinical practice and directed research

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: http://www.calstate.edu/hr/benefits/documents/cfa-unit-3-benefits-summary.pdf

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced)
• Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications
• CV (including current e-mail address)
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
• Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, official transcript, and examples of scholarly work in the form of portfolio materials.
• Copy of the Certificate at Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology from the ASHA
• Copy of license as a speech-language pathologist in California or evidence of eligibility for licensure in California within the first year of employment

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Dr. Lei Sun, Search Committee Chair California State University, Long Beach Department of Speech-Language Pathology 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840-2501 (562) 985-2907

or lei.sun@csulb.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin March 11, 2019 Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran’s status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Positions begin: Summer 2019

Deadline for applications: Thursday, January 31, 2019           

Three Clinical Fellow (CF) training positions in Speech Pathology are available at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). The positions involve clinical rotations through both the University Drive and H.J. Heinz divisions of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System as well as participation in a unique intensive residential aphasia treatment program (http://www.pittsburgh.va.gov/PIRATE/).   There is a significant emphasis on mentoring during these fellowships and interested individuals can expect to gain experience with and knowledge of the full range of adult medical speech-language pathology services.

The University Drive division is a Level 1a (highest complexity) acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient Speech Pathology services while the Heinz division is a skilled nursing facility with acute and sub-acute rehabilitation, and palliative care units. Opportunities to learn or further develop skills in clinical swallowing evaluations, instrumental swallowing evaluations (including MBS and FEES), TEP placement/management, and tracheostomy and ventilator dependent communication and swallowing evaluation/management will be provided. Clinical experiences in diagnosis and treatment of aphasia, motor speech disorders, and cognitive-communication impairments are also an integral part of the CFY.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following no later than 1/31/19 to:

Christine Matthews, CScD, CCC-SLP; BCS-S

Speech Pathology Program Supervisor

christine.matthews@va.gov

**ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SCANNED AS A SINGLE PDF FILE AND EMAILED**

1. Resume
2. Letter of interest describing your background, professional interests, and why you would like to complete your CFY in the VA
3. Graduate program transcripts (can be unofficial)
4. Names and contact information of 2 references

The anticipated time frame to begin interviews is mid-February 2019.

Please contact Dr. Christine Matthews with any questions.

Are you a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who is looking to work with a variety of clients in a supportive, positive environment? How about working for an award-winning private practice (OT and Speech) that values a positive work place culture, mentoring and work-life balance?

Stepping Stones Therapy Network exists to help kids reach their full potential! Providing a supportive environment and investing in our therapy team helps us to achieve our mission: to provide compassionate, creative and collaborative care to the children and families we serve in Bellevue, WA. Visit www.steppingstones-ot.com to learn more.

We offer paid time off, paid holidays, retirement and medical/dental/vision benefits (32+ hours), weekly training and mentoring for professional development and continuing education benefits.

If you are an experienced pediatric speech language pathologist and excited about this position and joining our team, please keep reading and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Clients: We provide Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy services for children ages 2 years and up. Caseload includes working with children with a variety of diagnoses including treatment to address language, communication, literacy, pragmatics and social communication, articulation, oral motor and stuttering challenges.

Schedule: Year round program, 32-40 hours for full time Speech therapists. All therapists are paid hourly with a guaranteed minimum including report writing time. We offer flexible scheduling at our clinic and private schools. Saturday options include one Saturday off per month if desired.

Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited university. Licensed in Washington State. New grads who have prior pediatric experience and who have already completed their Clinical Fellowship Year are welcome to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to jessica@steppingstones-ot.com

The VA Puget Sound Health Care System Clinical Fellowships provide experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, swallowing disorders/dysphagia and voice disorders.  The Clinical Fellow will have opportunity for training in performing fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, post laryngectomy voice restoration as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition.   The Clinical Fellow works closely with a variety of specialty services and teams, including Neurology, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Nutrition, Otolaryngology, Primary Care, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Care Teams, Spinal Cord Injury and Disease Unit, and the Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Program. 

The yearlong Clinical Fellowships are divided into 4 separate rotations, located at both the Seattle and American Lake Division. The Seattle division includes experiences in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and spinal cord injury units, a community living center, and specialty outpatient clinics (ALS, Head and Neck, Otolaryngology). The American Lake division (in Lakewood, Washington) focuses on experiences in general outpatient, the community living center, and the Polytrauma clinic and team (VA Puget Sound provides Polytrauma Care (Level II) services for OEF/OIF veterans). Outcomes/Evidence based practice for treatment across communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders is emphasized. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

* CF positions are  twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin early September 2019.

* CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave. 

* These are temporary appointments without potential to become permanent positions.  

*Applicants with a strong academic background and/or clinical experience in neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/ communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.  

*Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following items all together in ONE PDF document. Please use label “(lastname SeattleVAapplication)”.  

1)  Resume/CV

2)  Letter of interest

3)  2 Letters of Recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors –Letters should be scanned and emailed directly in same packet or hard copy sent to the address below.

4)  Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be unofficial)

5)  A brief (1/2 – 1 page) summary of a memorable assessment and/or course of intervention with a patient: please provide a brief overview of your history with the patient, and why this experience was memorable.

A complete application packet must be received by COB on February 1 , 2019. Interviews for top candidate will be scheduled week of 3/4/2019 to 3/7/2019  (in person or via videoconference).  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  

For further information or questions, interested candidates may contact Junette Hope McGougin at

Junette.McGougin2@va.gov or (253) 583-1861.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialties, P.C. in Lincoln, NE is seeking an audiology extern for the 2019-2020 academic year. ENT Specialties is a busy practice of 3 Audiologists, 7 ENT physicians, and 2 Physician’s Assistants; providing an excellent well-rounded externship experience.

We provide a full scope of audiologic and rehabilitation services to children and adults including, comprehensive basic audiometry and immittance, OAE, ABR, hearing aid and bone-anchored device dispensing. Externs are allowed to take part in fitting and following-up with hearing aid patients independently. Vestibular experience can be coordinated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Vestibular Lab.

Applicants must be a team player who have a strong desire to learn. They should also be able to perform testing and counseling with minimal supervision.

Stipend offered for the right candidate.

Please send resume and cover letter to jhofker@entspecialties.com or ekruse@entspecialties.com

Infinity offers a uniquely robust mentorship program beyond the ASHA requirements for our Clinical Fellows. Infinity Rehab is led by therapists (our VP is an SLP!). We are excited about the changes in healthcare and are committed to the use of standardized measures and evidence-based practice. Our Speech Pathologists are trained in Functional Communication Measures and collecting NOMS data. Here are a few amazing reasons to work for Infinity Rehab:

• New graduate Mentorship Program
• Evidence-based, clinically intensive programs
• Therapist-run company
• Unlimited CEUs
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Leadership Training
• Excellent support and resources to make you successful

For more information, please contact LaDawn Fronapel atlfronapel@infinityrehab.com or call 971.281.4990

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) is happy to announce the availability of a full-time, one year Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, to begin summer or early fall of 2019.

At PVAHCS, we serve inpatients, outpatients, and residents of the Community Living Center. We deliver services both in person and via telehealth. You will learn to evaluate and treat adults with cognitive-communication impairments, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and dysphonia. You will also gain experience with fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallow evaluations, endoscopic voice evaluations, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care, including acute/intensive, outpatient, and long-term care. You can expect close interaction with a variety of specialty services, including Ear/Nose/Throat; Physical Medicine & Rehab; Nutrition, Hospitality & Food; and Prosthetics & Sensory Aids. We work with a large and very active OEF/OIF population, as well as patients with ALS and patients with transgender-related communication needs. PVAHCS Speech Pathologists hold various specialty certifications, including Board Certification in Neurologic Communication Disorders, Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and certification in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment.

Phoenix is America’s fifth largest city, with affordable housing and an extensive freeway system that connects all parts of the valley. Arizona has vast national forest lands that provide a variety of recreational activities, such as skiing, horseback riding, boating, hiking, and camping. The Phoenix metropolitan area has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools, and bike paths. For the sports enthusiast, there are professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey teams. Those interested in culture will enjoy world-class concerts, theatre, shopping, and dining.

To apply, e-mail the following to Dr. Katie Ross at katherine.ross3@va.gov:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors
• Graduate transcript (may be unofficial)

Please send documents as a single PDF when possible. E-mail subject should read “2019 CFY”.

Application packets must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 15, 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For additional information, contact Dr. Ross at katherine.ross3@va.gov.

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital

2019-2020 Clinical Fellowship in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Deadline for applications: Friday, February 15, 2019 

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce one Clinical Fellowship opportunity. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the speech-language pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. This position is a temporary appointment not to exceed one year.

The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, a level 1A – high complexity facility,  is the primary training site and will offer the clinical fellow experience in evaluation and treatment of cognitive communication, language, motor speech, swallowing, and voice disorders.  Training will include:

• Fluoroscopic swallow evaluations
• Endoscopic swallow evaluations
• Stroboscopic voice evaluations
• Post-laryngectomy voice restoration
• ALS multidisciplinary clinic
• Transgender voice therapy
• Head and neck cancer clinic

Secondary training sites will be within the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center and the Community Living Center. The clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:

• Rehabilitation of patients with injuries to multiple systems (polytrauma)
• Evaluation and treatment of emerging consciousness patients
• Evaluation and training in use of assistive technology
• Palliative care
• Geriatrics

The clinical fellow will also be provided with a shorter, 2 week rotation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center.  Here, the clinical fellow can expect to gain experience in:

• Pediatric Swallow Disorders to include Fluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation
• Interdisciplinary Infant-Toddler Clinic and Feeding Team

San Antonio is a large city with a “big, small town” feel to it.  Housing and cost of living expenses are very affordable, and the school systems are excellent.  San Antonio is home of the Alamo, the River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the 5-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs!  The city is located two hours away from the beach and only one hour away from Austin—the live music capitol of the world!

Instructions for applying:

• Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply
• Please submit a résumé, letter of intent, and 3 letters of recommendation in a single PDF document by 2/15/2019.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Please send documents electronically via email in a single PDF document format. However, letters of recommendation will also be accepted if sent separately by email or postal mail (must be postmarked on or prior to Friday, February 15, 2019). Email and postal mail addresses as follows:

Speech-Language Pathology MS126
ATTN: Marisa E Leyden
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78229

Marisa.Leyden@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

JAMES H. QUILLEN VAMC

MOUNTAIN HOME, TN

Tentative start: July 2019

Deadline for applications: March 30, 2019

The James H. Quillen VAMC clinical fellowship provides experience in the evaluation and treatment of adults with cognitive communication impairments, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, and voice disorders.  The clinical fellow can expect training in performing fluoroscopic swallow evaluations, stroboscopic voice evaluations, post laryngectomy voice restoration, clinical video telehealth, as well as assistive technology for augmenting communication and cognition.   The clinical fellow works closely with a variety of specialty services and teams including gastroenterology, radiology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, nutrition, pulmonology, primary care, and the traumatic brain Injury/polytrauma program.

We are currently accepting applications for a clinical fellow at Mountain Home, Tennessee with experience in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and Community Living Center (CLC).  The hospital setting includes experiences in acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and clinical video telehealth. The CLC provides short-term rehab, respite, hospice/palliative care,  and long-term care.  Outcomes/Evidence based practice for treatment across communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders is emphasized.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

* CF positions are  twelve months. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2019.

* CF positions are 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave.

* These are temporary appointments without potential to become permanent positions.

* Applicants with strong academic backgrounds and clinical experience in medical speech pathology including neuroscience, neurogenic cognitive/communication disorders, voice, and dysphagia are preferred.

*Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

Please send the following items all together in the SAME e-mail or packet**:

1)   Letter of interest with a brief overview of clinical experiences and interests

2)   Resume/CV

3)   Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors –letters should be emailed or mailed with the complete application packet

4)   Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (these can be unofficial)

**Incomplete or late packets will not be considered

All application packets must be received by COB March 30, 2019. All interviews will be held in April 2019 (in person or by conference). 

For submissions, further information, or questions, interested candidates may contact  Patrick Henley, MS, CCC-SLP, at Patrick.henley1@va.gov