Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PAF/Position Details

Position Details
Position Title 
 Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Position Status 
 Full-time
Tenure 
 Tenure Track
Rank 
 Assistant Professor

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Lewis University invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology. This is a full-time, tenure track appointment. All areas of expertise within the discipline will be considered. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-Developing and teaching didactic academic courses in the SLP curriculum, including undergraduate prerequisite and graduate courses.
-Developing and executing a line of scholarly research that results in dissemination of knowledge.
-Participation in clinical education of SLP students, scholarly projects and community outreach.
-Completing service to the program, college, university and our profession.
-Recording assessment data regarding student achievement at midterm and end of each semester.
-Participation in departmental meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other meetings or events, as required.
Minimum Qualifications 
 Earned doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related area, and be able to demonstrate a significant record of university teaching experience, clinical experience and expertise, and scholarship. Must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and must hold or be eligible for the Illinois state speech-language pathology license.
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Full-time, beginning in 2024-25 academic year

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 F00432
Posting Date  
 07/03/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 Yes
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.