"Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders"

FHSU Main Campus (Hays, Kansas)

Full time

R-04294

Department

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job Description

Nine-month tenure track faculty appointment with academic and clinical teaching responsibilities. Courses under the Communication Sciences and Disorders position include SLP 855 Fluence Disorders, SLP 813 Assessment & Intervention in Diverse Populations, SLP 471 School-Age Speech & Language Analysis, SLP 470 Later Language Development, SLP 371 Early Speech & Language Analysis, SLP 682 Reading in Speech Language Pathology: Autism Spectrum Disorders, and SLP 682 Reading in Speech Language Pathology: Special Populations in Communication Sciences & Disorders. The selected candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and the clinic, conduct and disseminate research in area(s) of interest. Provide service to university, community, state, and profession. The successful candidate must effectively mentor students in academic, clinical, and research activities. In addition, successful candidates will need to meet the United States criteria for eligibility for employment. Participate as an advisor for graduate students. Perform departmental and university service and maintain an active scholarly activity agenda: 60% Teaching, 20% Service, and 20% Scholarship/Research. Demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the university mission.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have completed all but dissertation for a PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or closely related field. Must have experience in teaching speech-language pathology or as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Rank: Dependent on qualifications, education, and experience; Instructor/ Assistant Professor

Application Deadline: August 10, 2024. screening of complete applications will begin immediately following this deadline.

Salary: Faculty salaries are 90% of current College and University Professional Association (CUPA) averages by rank and discipline.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:

• Submit a cover letter detailing qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references.

Please submit all application documents in one PDF document.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Karmen Porter

Email: klporter@fhsu.edu

Phone: 785-628-5271

About the Department:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is one of six departments within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The CSD department is active in teaching, research, and service through integrated academic and clinical coursework. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a CAA accredited Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  For more information about the department, please visit www.fhsu.edu/commdis/

About the College:

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to many challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance, nursing, psychology and social work.  With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange.  Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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