Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pa

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Working Position Title
 Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology (2543)
Classification Title
 Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number
 00002543
Posting Date
 07/03/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
 07/30/2024
Business Unit Description
 Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Exempt
Job Code
 2220
Union Representation
 Non-Union
Union Code 
 N/A
Unit/Department
 Allied Health & Comm Disorders
College/Unit
 College-Hlth & Human Sci Dean
Division
 Academic Division
Location
 WZ 340
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://www.chhs.niu.edu/ahcd/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Higher Research Activity located in DeKalb, IL. DeKalb is a diverse and growing community providing residents with a small-town feel and the benefits of a large university. The Speech-Language Pathology program is part of the interdisciplinary School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders and offers a bachelor's degree in communicative disorders, a master's degree in communicative disorders with a specialization in speech-language pathology, and a multicultural certificate in speech-language pathology. Faculty in Audiology, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology collaborate in clinical and research endeavors. The prospective candidate will work with a diverse student and clinic population and enjoy a comfortable work/life balance. Excellent off-campus sites are available for practicum, research, and grant development. The school includes a 27,000 sq. ft. multidisciplinary clinic space which houses the Speech-Language-Hearing and Physical Therapy Clinics. For more information about the program, visit http://www.chhs.niu.edu/slp/

We are inviting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, promotable, clinical faculty position subject to funding at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor within the Speech-Language Pathology program. Faculty rank is dependent on experience, qualifications, and Board policies.

The faculty member will positively contribute to committee service within the program, university, community, and profession, provide student advisement to graduate students and undergraduate students, as appropriate, participate in research projects and coordinate community outreach programs. Responsibilities include supervising in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and participation in interdisciplinary committees. We seek faculty who embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education and hands-on involvement in research and community engagement.
Position Summary
The Clinical Assistant Professor is responsible for all aspects of direct patient care, will provide clinical instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students, will serve on committees within the university and/or professional organizations, and may provide classroom instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clinical instruction to SLP students and other students as appropriate;
Provide clinical services to patients in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic;
Positively contribute to service within the university (program, school, college, university levels) and profession;
Provide student advisement and support student research;
Engage in scholarly activity (e.g. research presentations, publications, grants);
Contribute to curriculum development and program advancement.
Collaborate within the campus and community to promote the advancement of the program and the mission of the University.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Earned Master's degree in speech-language pathology or related field by the time of hire;
Current CCC-SLP, and IL licensure in speech-language pathology;
Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a licensed SLP post Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY);
Expertise in areas that complement expertise of existing faculty to ensure depth and breadth across the scope of practice as required by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Demonstrated experience with committing to diversity and promoting an... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.