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Departmentof Speech and Hearing Science
Collegeof Applied Health Sciences
Universityof Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Position: The Department ofSpeech and Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu) invitesapplications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank ofassistant or Associate Professor in Medical speech-language pathology. Areas ofspecialization may include voice disorders, dysphagia, motor speech disorders,aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders due to acquired brain injury, inthe pediatric or adult population. The position offers numerous opportunitiesto engage in basic, clinical, and translational research throughinterdisciplinary programs and institutes. The position is available August 16,2024.
MinimumQualifications:
Candidatesat the assistant professor rank must (i) hold a doctorate in CommunicationSciences and Disorders or a related field by the start date, and (ii) have the potentialto develop a funded research program. Qualified candidates at the associateprofessor rank must have a record of external funding, demonstrated excellencein teaching and mentoring, and the potential to collaborate with facultythrough existing campus initiatives.
PreferredQualification:Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
Responsibilities: Successfulapplicants will: conduct and publish research; seek external funding to supportresearch activities; mentor students; teach undergraduate and graduate coursesin communication sciences and disorders; engage in professional and publicengagement activities; and contribute to the missionsof the department, college, and university.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications andexperience.
AcademicEnvironment: Speechand Hearing Science is a highly collegial and collaborative department,situated in the College of Applied Health Sciences on the main campus of theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and includes: (a) the recentlyrenovated Speech and Hearing Science Building that houses academic, research,and collaborative spaces; (b) the Audiology & Speech-Language PathologyClinic; and (c) the Collaboration Lab that houses clinical faculty offices, aclassroom, multiple study spaces for clinical graduate students, and privatespaces for telepractice. Our department offers an undergraduate degree andthree graduate degrees-M.A., Au.D., and Ph.D. Its mission is to engage inresearch, education, and outreach activities that enhance communication acrossthe lifespan, integrating research and clinical applications from thebiological, behavioral, and social sciences. Our faculty are committed toadvancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional practice and theprofessorate. You may visit http://www.shs.illinois.edu for additionalinformation about the department and its programs.
Departmentalactivities contribute to the mission of the College, specifically, theadvancement of research, instruction, and public engagement that promotes thedevelopment of healthy, livable communities, facilitates optimal living withdisability, and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan and throughouta diverse society. The College houses two interdisciplinary research centers,the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Chez Veterans Center, aswell as the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Ourfaculty are active in interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in theCollege of Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Consumer, andEnvironmental Sciences, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, FamilyResiliency Center, Illinois Neurobehavioral Assessment Laboratory,Psychological Services Center, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science andTechnology, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Faculty are also supportedby the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute which organizes campusefforts to address health and wellness challenges and provides support forresearch infrastructure.
TheUniversity of Illinois offers generous employee benefits (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/) including healthinsurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employeestuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. The Universityassists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment through our Dual CareerProgram (https://humanresources.illinois.edu/dual-career-program/).To learn more about all Champaign-Urbana has to offer please visit: https://yourewelcomecu.com/. We value ouremployees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 30, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The followingmaterials are required: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications andcommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (2) a research statement (3) ateaching statement, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) names and contactinformation for 3 references. All requested information must be submitted foran application to be considered. Candidates will be notified before referencesare contacted and letters requested. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Raksha Mudar, Chair of the Search Committee. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1020290
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Departmentof Speech and Hearing Science
Collegeof Applied Health Sciences
Universityof Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Position: The Department ofSpeech and Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu) invitesapplications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank ofassistant or Associate Professor in Medical speech-language pathology. Areas ofspecialization may include voice disorders, dysphagia, motor speech disorders,aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders due to acquired brain injury, inthe pediatric or adult population. The position offers numerous opportunitiesto engage in basic, clinical, and translational research throughinterdisciplinary programs and institutes. The position is available August 16,2024.
MinimumQualifications:
Candidatesat the assistant professor rank must (i) hold a doctorate in CommunicationSciences and Disorders or a related field by the start date, and (ii) have the potentialto develop a funded research program. Qualified candidates at the associateprofessor rank must have a record of external funding, demonstrated excellencein teaching and mentoring, and the potential to collaborate with facultythrough existing campus initiatives.
PreferredQualification:Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
Responsibilities: Successfulapplicants will: conduct and publish research; seek external funding to supportresearch activities; mentor students; teach undergraduate and graduate coursesin communication sciences and disorders; engage in professional and publicengagement activities; and contribute to the missionsof the department, college, and university.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications andexperience.
AcademicEnvironment: Speechand Hearing Science is a highly collegial and collaborative department,situated in the College of Applied Health Sciences on the main campus of theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and includes: (a) the recentlyrenovated Speech and Hearing Science Building that houses academic, research,and collaborative spaces; (b) the Audiology & Speech-Language PathologyClinic; and (c) the Collaboration Lab that houses clinical faculty offices, aclassroom, multiple study spaces for clinical graduate students, and privatespaces for telepractice. Our department offers an undergraduate degree andthree graduate degrees-M.A., Au.D., and Ph.D. Its mission is to engage inresearch, education, and outreach activities that enhance communication acrossthe lifespan, integrating research and clinical applications from thebiological, behavioral, and social sciences. Our faculty are committed toadvancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional practice and theprofessorate. You may visit http://www.shs.illinois.edu for additionalinformation about the department and its programs.
Departmentalactivities contribute to the mission of the College, specifically, theadvancement of research, instruction, and public engagement that promotes thedevelopment of healthy, livable communities, facilitates optimal living withdisability, and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan and throughouta diverse society. The College houses two interdisciplinary research centers,the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability, and the Chez Veterans Center, aswell as the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services. Ourfaculty are active in interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in theCollege of Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, Consumer, andEnvironmental Sciences, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, FamilyResiliency Center, Illinois Neurobehavioral Assessment Laboratory,Psychological Services Center, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science andTechnology, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Faculty are also supportedby the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute which organizes campusefforts to address health and wellness challenges and provides support forresearch infrastructure.
TheUniversity of Illinois offers generous employee benefits (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/) including healthinsurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employeestuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. The Universityassists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment through our Dual CareerProgram (https://humanresources.illinois.edu/dual-career-program/).To learn more about all Champaign-Urbana has to offer please visit: https://yourewelcomecu.com/. We value ouremployees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 30, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. The followingmaterials are required: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications andcommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (2) a research statement (3) ateaching statement, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) names and contactinformation for 3 references. All requested information must be submitted foran application to be considered. Candidates will be notified before referencesare contacted and letters requested. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Raksha Mudar, Chair of the Search Committee. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1020290
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
