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THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study.  The ten major buildings of the Hayward Hills campus, on 342 acres, contain over 150 classrooms and teaching laboratories, over 177 specialized instructional rooms, numerous computer labs and a library, which contains a collection of over one million items. The University also has campuses in Contra Costa County, online, and in Oakland, California.  With an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students and 600 faculty, CSUEB is organized into four colleges: Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and Allied Studies; and Science.  The University offers bachelor’s degrees in 50 fields, minors in 61 fields, master’s degrees in 37, and 1 doctoral degree.  http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders is one of 19 departments and programs within the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). It has a three-pronged mission of teaching, research, and service in speech-language pathology and audiology. The Department currently has approximately 120 undergraduate and 120 graduate majors, four tenured/tenure-track faculty, two full time clinical faculty (including a clinic director), two half-time speech language pathologists, 5 lecturers, and 3 part-time clinical supervisors. The Norma S. and Ray R. Rees Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic includes eleven observable individual and group therapy rooms, one large group room, an aphasia treatment program (ATP), a conference room, and an audiology test suite. Three labs are currently housed in the department: a fully equipped Speech Science Lab, the Early Social Communication Research Clinic, and an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab. The Department is accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in speech-language pathology and is authorized to grant the Speech Language Hearing Services Credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Please visit our website at http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/commsci/index.html

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise in speech-language pathology or audiology. The candidate may be assigned supervision of students in clinical work as part of their teaching responsibilities. In addition to teaching, all faculty are expected to sustain a record of scholarly work, advise majors, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and online campuses.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2017

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology or a closely related field by effective date of appointment is required. Possession of CCC and eligibility for California licensure is required. Prior teaching experience in higher education preferred. Interest in sustained research and grant writing is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate prior demonstrate experience in teaching, research, mentoring, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.  Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin on January 30th, 2017. The position will be considered open until filled.  Please submit a letter of application which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement, a complete and current vita, and three letters of recommendation, via Interfolio (see “Apply Now for Free,” below).

For more information, please visit: http://www.csueastbay.edu/oaa/jobs/csuebtt.html

Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

2017-2018

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Decatur, GA

 

Deadline for applications:  February 10^th, 2017

The Atlanta VA Medical Center is seeking candidates for its 2017-2018 Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The clinical fellowship is a one year, temporary appointment, without potential to become permanent.
• Start Date: Summer 2017
• Applicants with a strong academic background and clinical experience in medical speech pathology are preferred.
• Interviews will be conducted by phone.  Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview by February 21st.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

• 1-2 page resume including all relevant experience
• Cover letter describing your background and professional interests

• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or clinical supervisors

2017 Clinical Fellowship – Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Deadline for applications: Friday, February 17, 2017

 

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Speech-Language Pathology section is pleased to announce two Clinical Fellowship opportunities. The goal of the Clinical Fellowship is to provide experience in the speech-language pathology scope of practice along a broad continuum of care. Both positions are temporary appointments, with a start date of late summer 2017.

The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, a level 1A – high complexity facility, is the primary training site and will offer the clinical fellows 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

Secondary training sites will be within the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (one of only 5 sites in the nation), the Community Living Center, and Home Based Primary Care.

The clinical fellows can expect to gain experience in:  Rehabilitation of patients with injuries to multiple systems (polytrauma)  Evaluation and treatment of emerging consciousness patients  Palliative care  Geriatrics  Evaluation and training in use of assistive technology The clinical fellows will also be provided with a shorter rotation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center and the DoD’s largest inpatient hospital. Here, the clinical fellows can expect to gain experience in:  Pediatric Swallow Disorders to include Fluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation  Interdisciplinary Infant-Toddler Clinic and Feeding Team

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the United States, but is known for its feel as a “big, small town.” Housing is very affordable, and schools are excellent. San Antonio is known for being the home of the Alamo, River Walk, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The city is two hours from Texas beaches and is home of five-time NBA Champions, the San Antonio Spurs.

Instructions for applying:

– Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply

– Please submit a résumé, letter of intent, and 3 letters of recommendation by Friday, February 17, 2017.

– Applications will only be considered if résumé and letter of intent are sent together electronically via email in a PDF form.

– Letters of recommendation may be sent separately via email. Letters sent by postal mail must be postmarked on or prior to February 17th, 2017.

Email and postal mail addresses found below:

Speech-Language Pathology MS126 ATTN: Alex Lawton and Elizabeth Rives South Texas Veterans Health Care System 7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Antonio, TX 78229 Alex Lawton: Alexandria.lawton@va.gov and Elizabeth Rives: Elizabeth.rives@va.gov

SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

OPPORTUNITY

VA MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Tentative start: July 2017

Deadline for applications: March 24, 2017

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

The California State University, Sacramento Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology and Audiology) is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time audiology lecturer to assist with development of a potential AuD program. For vacancy description and application procedures
visit: http://www.csus.edu/about/employment

Duties/Responsibilities

The department is currently in the process of developing a projection proposal for a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) and is seeking approval to submit a full degree program proposal. Duties include:

– AuD Program development including alignment of the program to the expectation of accrediting
bodies.

– Liaison with CSU AuD workgroup

– Syllabi/Course development

– Curriculum development/proposals

– Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework in Communication Science and Disorders

– Liaison to local professional networks in audiology and clinical placement development.

– Work with department and campus team(s) on facility design and identification of potential
material and equipment purchases.

– Advisor to audiology emphasis students

Qualifications

REQUIRED
– PhD in Audiology

– Current CCCA (ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology)

– Eligible for California Licensure in Audiology

– Eligible for California Hearing Aid Dispenser License

– Current practice and minimum three years clinical experience in Practicing Audiology

– Experience and/or potential for teaching in higher education.

– Experience and/or potential with clinical supervision.

– Evidence of, or potential for, research and scholarly activities, such as major presentations,
publications, grants, and research.

– Experience and/or potential for university and community service.

– Demonstrated ability to interact and work with students, staff, and colleagues in a diverse
academic community.

– Experience and/or potential for participation in department and university committees.

PREFERRED

– Current FAAA (Fellow Member American Academy of Audiology)

– Experience and/or potential for program development

– Experience and/or potential for curriculum, syllabi and course development
Appointment
This is a temporary Fulltime Lecturer Appointment for the Spring 2017 and 201718 Academic Year. Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Application Review

Review of applications will begin on January 11, 2017 and position will remain open until filled.

Application Procedures

Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at
http://www.csus.edu/about/employment. Instructions on how to apply can also be found at this link.
External applicants can apply by clicking on the Faculty, Staff, and Management Opportunities link.
Internal applicants can apply by logging on My Sac State.

1. Cover letter (include statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests).

2. Current curriculum vita.

3. The names and contact information (phone AND email) of at least three recent professional
references who can speak to the professional qualifications of the applicant.

4. Unofficial transcripts attesting to the highest degree earned (official transcripts required if
invited for interview/upon hire).

5. Scanned copy of current ASHA CCC card

6. Scanned copies of any current Audiology licenses or certifications. (For example: FAAA,
California or other state license in Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing)

David Gleason
Administrative Support Coordinator
Communication Sciences and Disorders

California State University, Sacramento (or: Sacramento State)
Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS 6071
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916)278-4661
dgleason@csus.edu
www.csus.edu/hhs/spa

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center Long Beach, California

Announcing Opening for Speech Pathology Graduate Intern

           The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is currently seeking candidates for a Graduate Intern position. The masters-level internship is a 350-hour rotation that includes a stipend of $4511.00. Health insurance is not available for stipend students. The clinical rotation may begin Fall 2017 or Spring 2018.

Located in Long Beach, California, the medical center provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. The Tibor Rubin VA is a 237 bed facility providing primary, secondary, and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine. It supports a 99 bed Community Living Center and an 85 bed Spinal Cord Injury Center. In addition, the Tibor Rubin VA is a Level III Polytrauma Center.

The intern can expect to gain experience in evaluation and therapeutic intervention of adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders. Interns will also receive training and experience in the following: fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing evaluations, augmentative communication, laryngeal stroboscopy, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care from intensive care, acute rehabilitation, outpatient care, and long-term care.

Applications must be received via email by midnight on May 31, 2017. The application packet should include a statement of intent, resume, and graduate school transcripts. In your resume include contact information for three references who are familiar with your academic and/or clinical skills. Transcripts may be unofficial. These items should be submitted as a single PDF document. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Unsolicited references will not be reviewed.

Interested candidates may contact: Amanda Stephens, M.S., CCC-SLP amanda.stephens2@va.gov

Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center Long Beach, California

Announcing Opening for Speech Pathology Clinical Fellowship Position

              The Speech Pathology Section at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is pleased to announce a Clinical Fellowship position with a desired start date of Fall 2017. The Clinical Fellowship is a full time position with a compensation package that includes salary, health benefits, and sick and annual leave. This is a temporary appointment that will last for one year. Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

Located in Long Beach, California, the medical center provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. The Tibor Rubin VA is a 237 bed facility providing primary, secondary, and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine. It supports a 99 bed Community Living Center and an 85 bed Spinal Cord Injury Center. In addition, the Tibor Rubin VA is a Level III Polytrauma Center.

The Clinical Fellow can expect to gain experience in all areas of medical speech pathology, including evaluation and treatment of individuals with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. In addition, the Clinical Fellow will receive training and experience in the following: fluoroscopic and endoscopic swallowing evaluations, augmentative communication, laryngeal stroboscopy, and post-laryngectomy voice restoration. Patients are seen along the continuum of care from intensive care, acute rehabilitation, outpatient care, and long-term care.

Applications must be received via email by midnight on February 28, 2017. The application packet should include a statement of intent, resume, and graduate school transcripts. In your resume include contact information for three references who are familiar with your academic and/or clinical skills. Transcripts may be unofficial. These items should be submitted as a single PDF document. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Unsolicited references will not be reviewed.

Interested candidates may contact: Amanda Stephens, M.S., CCC-SLP amanda.stephens2@va.gov

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) Voice and Swallow Clinics, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is pleased to announce openings for our 2017 – 2018 Clinical Fellowship Program.

We offer fellowships in three specialty areas: adult voice, adult swallow, and pediatric voice.  Each specialty has its own unique focus, with the goal of the overall clinical fellowship experience being that of a multi-disciplinary approach to medical care for inpatients and outpatients at a state-of-the art institution.

The UW Clinical Fellowship Program is an intensive 12-month program where clinical education is viewed as a dynamic process.  Clinical fellows participate actively in learning to apply didactic information to clinical practice with patients who have a wide range of disorders.
We are seeking clinical fellows who demonstrate strengths in the following:
1. Ability to analyze and synthesize information from a broad-based fund of knowledge in medical communication and voice science and disorders
2. Ability to engage in evidence-based problem solving
3. Motivation to achieve an advanced level of clinical competence in prevention, screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with voice and swallowing disorders
4. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a multidisciplinary medical setting
5. Self-evaluation resulting in actively identifying steps to develop new skills and acquire knowledge
6. Ethical, responsible, and professional conduct
In addition to clinical expectations, fellows will be expected to participate in the following:
1. Conduction and completion of your own clinical research project
2. Weekly multi-disciplinary case conference, with regular clinical case presentations
3. Outreach activities
We are currently accepting applications for 4 positions – one in our swallow inpatient specialty area, two in our adult voice specialty, one in our adult and pediatric voice specialty.  Please indicate your area of interest in your submission. Include the following in your application:
1. A cover page with your name and date of application submission;
2. A one-page statement (12-point font, double spaced) describing your interest in the position, previous experience in medical speech pathology, goals for your career, any research experience, and the qualities that make you a good candidate for the fellowship; and
3. Three letters of recommendation with at least one from a clinical supervisor/mentor in the application packet. These can be sent with your completed application or directly from the writer.

Please send all the above information via email with the subject “CFY application” to Nichole Rauch at Rauch@surgery.wisc.edu by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2017.  We will not accept applications after this date and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Best,

Kate McConville, MA, CCC-SLP
University of Wisconsin, Madison

THE EMORY VOICE CENTER FELLOWSHIP IN VOICE, SWALLOWING, AND UPPER AIRWAY
Fellowship Dates:                  August 1, 2017 through July 30, 2018
Application deadline:            February 10, 2017
The Emory Voice Center is a state of the art center within the Emory University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Each year our experienced Otolaryngology faculty members provide the opportunity for one highly qualified graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program to complete a 12 month, full time, paid fellowship dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of people with voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders. The Emory Voice Center is an interprofessional center staffed by specialists in laryngology, speech-language pathology, dysphagia, upper airway, and professional voice. The candidate will participate in the interdisciplinary voice, dysphagia, and upper airway clinics, and work under the mentorship of the Emory Voice Center faculty and professional staff.  The candidate will be a member of a care team that functions on the cutting edge of modern otolaryngology.
This clinical fellowship year offers experience and training in:
Advanced flexible and rigid endoscopic laryngeal imaging, FEES studies, modified barium swallow studies, pharyngeal manometry, acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessment, advanced voice, swallowing and upper airway evaluation and therapy, care of the patient with laryngeal dystonia in interprofessional medical procedure clinics, and possible clinical research opportunities.

The candidate should have attended an accredited graduate program in speech-language pathology and have completed a master’s level course of study prior to beginning the position. The candidate must have solid experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing disorders through graduate student work. The candidate must present a strong academic background and solid recommendations from their graduate training program and supervisors during their clinical practicum. Experience in working with the singing voice and bilingualism is a plus.

All applicants must have graduate transcripts that allow for completion of the required Georgia state temporary licensure (PCE for CFY applicants) or full licensure for applicants with certification. Licensure process takes four to eight weeks and must be completed prior to the start date. Check http: //sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/49

(Please note that this fellowship is in voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders only.  The Emory Department of Otolaryngology Fellowship in Head and Neck will be advertised separately.)

Interested applicants should send the following information to Emory Voice Center using the following mailing information:  (no email applications please):

Nancy McColloch, M.A., CCC-SLP                                            Emory University Hospital Midtown
Speech-Language Pathologist                                                 550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4400 Emory Voice Center                                                                   Atlanta, GA 30308

1. A curriculum vitae or resume
2. An official transcript with documentation of graduation date or expected date of graduation.
3. A cover letter documenting their background and interest in voice and swallowing
4. 3 letters of recommendation with at least one from a clinical supervisor or colleague

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP YEAR (CFY) IN MEDICAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

The Bay Pines (Florida) VA Healthcare System announces the availability of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) opportunity.

Recruitment will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted postmarked through February 22, 2017. Please submit your entire application package via courier, e.g., USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc., not electronically.

The appointment is for 12 months, 2080 hours.  There is a stipend of $38,879, an employer share of FICA of $2,974, and an employer share of benefits of $4,618 for a total funds allocation of $46,471.  The starting date will between July and September 2015 depending on the availability of the selected candidate.  The position is located at the CW Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, Florida. Only US citizens are eligible to apply.

Bay Pines is among the busiest of VA Healthcare Systems  nationwide.  The Speech Pathology Section is comprised of 3.5 FTEE and is part of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.  Veterans are referred from Medicine, Surgery, Geriatrics/Extended Care (Community Living Center), and the Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service as well as from throughout the Healthcare System which includes the Lee County Health Center and CBOCs in Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Sebring, Port Charlotte and Naples.

The Bay Pines campus is located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, just northwest of downtown St. Petersburg, south of Clearwater, and west across the Bay from Tampa.  The campus consists of in excess of 40 buildings on 337 acres. In addition to the medical center, a regional office and national cemetery are located on the grounds.

From our campus and just distant to a breathtaking view of Boca Ciega Bay are the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Enjoy sitting/walking/running/biking/skating on/by the beach, water sports and activities, the theatre, amusement parks (Disney, Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens), museums, art galleries, “spring training,” professional sports, and more.

Prepare to engage in a clinical fellowship year designed to be thought-provoking and both clinically and professionally challenging. Experience and participate in the evaluation and treatment/management of communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders; administration, interpretation and clinical implementation related to desk-type measuring instruments; instrumental procedures such as the videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing, videostroboscopy, and the endoscopic evaluation of swallowing; alaryngeal speech rehabilitation with emphasis on tracheoesophageal puncture;  the evaluation, management, and selection of alternative/augmentative communication devices/systems; and interventions with polytrauma/traumatic brain injury, cognitive and memory disorder.  Interdisciplinary opportunities are prolific. Outcomes/Evidence-based practice for treatment across communicative, cognitive and swallowing disorders is emphasized.

Interested applicants should submit the following:
1.  A letter of professional/career objectives 2.  Vitae/Resume 3.  Currently available graduate transcripts – official or unofficial 4.  Two letters of recommendation (1 faculty and 1 clinical supervisor)

Send to:                                                                                    For more information contact:
Joseph J. Langhans, Ph.D., CCC-SLP                                    Joseph J. Langhans, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
CW Bill Young VA Medical Center                                           Speech Pathology Section Chief
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System                                          (727) 398-6661 X14541 or
10,000 Bay Pines Blvd                                                           joseph.langhans@va.gov
P.O. Box 5005        ASPS (126)
Bay Pines, Florida 33744