DeSales University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month
tenure-track faculty position in our Communication Sciences &
Disorders Department. Rank will be commensurate with experience and
accomplishment.
We value innovative and evidence-based instruction,
interprofessional training, community engagement, and culturally
responsive practice. Along with dedicated classroom and clinical
laboratory space in our recently renovated Wills Hall, the Speech
Language Pathology (SLP) program shares classrooms, a human gross
anatomy laboratory, and a state-of-the-art Simulation Center with
students in our nationally recognized nursing, physical therapy,
and physician assistant science programs.
The SLP program hosts the University Speech Clinic providing
treatment for underserved populations across diagnoses, the
lifespan, and the diversity of backgrounds in our community. With
differentiated tracts and a global mindset, we have significant
impact on the greater Lehigh Valley community, student learning,
and faculty growth and contribution to the field.
The program offers undergraduate majors (3+2 accelerated,
traditional 4-year) and the degree of Master of Science in
Speech-Language Pathology. The graduate program prepares students
for entry level practice as speech-language pathologists with the
opportunity to gain clinical experience across a range of settings
including our own on-campus Clinic.
Job Description
Qualifications include a doctorate (PhD, EdD, CScD) (ABD
considered), CCC-SLP or eligibility, evidence of research activity,
and commitment to effective classroom teaching.
We are specifically seeking applicants with expertise in the
following areas:
- Dysphagia
- Head and neck cancer
- Voice
- Motor speech disorders
This position is accountable for the following:
- Teaching, scholarship and service responsibilities consistent
with university expectations for full-time faculty members
Teaching core curriculum and other courses based on areas of
content knowledge and when appropriate supervising students within
areas of clinical expertise in the University Speech & Hearing
Clinic
Understanding the needs of a student population of great
diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary
language and academic preparation – through inclusive course
materials, teaching strategies and advisement
Providing effective, ongoing communication with clinical
educators and students while monitoring and documenting the
academic performance of students to assure that they successfully
achieve the outcomes for completing the program
Establishing and maintaining a plan for self-development that
includes participation in and enhancement of teaching and
development of scholarly activities consistent with the SLP
program, CAA, and University expectations
All faculty members at DeSales are expected to contribute to
university, division and program level service, including student
advisement, scholarly activity and professional development, and
support the university, college, and program’s missions and visions
and advance the strategic plan.
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctorate in relevant field (ABD may be considered)
- Knowledge of communication disorders across the lifespan
- Strong communication, organization, interpersonal,
problem-solving, and counseling skills
- An awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a
multicultural population as might have been gained in
cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable
experience
Preferred Requirements
- PhD (ABD may be considered)
- Pennsylvania licensure (or eligible) in Speech-Language
Pathology
- Prior teaching experience at the graduate level with
demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and
principles
- Membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) is highly valued
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
Qualified applicants should submit electronically a cover letter
outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, a
curriculum vitae, statement of clinical practice and teaching,
three professional letters of recommendation, and photocopies of
all transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired)
to the Program Director, Dr. Susy Keller at
Susana.Keller@desales.edu. In the subject line of the email, please
only include your
Last Name - SLP Faculty .
DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled;
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is
not eligible for immigration sponsorship.