Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology

Job Summary

Job ID 297654

Position # 40028718

The College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) at Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The SLP faculty position requires a willingness and commitment to engage with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Job responsibilities will include teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and vision of the SLP department and program. Additional job duties will include the organization, coordination, and communication with prospective students throughout the application and admissions process. This is a non-tenure track position.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 80%
Advise students accordingly on university, college and program policies. Prepare teaching assignments. Assist in interviewing and recruiting prospective faculty. Participate in securing program accreditation with the appropriate credentialing agency. Assist in all student recruitment, admissions processes, and enrollment activities.

Scholarship - 10%
Participate in scholarship activities to include research, presentations, and publications.

Service - 10%
Participate in service to the institution, college and department by serving on committees at all levels.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field. Consideration may be given to candidates who are ABD with an anticipated completion date prior to the start of employment.
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (any state)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Assistant Professor- early-level career as a faculty member 0-4 years' experience is related field.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 7 years experience as a practicing speech-language pathologist and 5 years experience in teaching

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.