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Form of workLocation: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Communication Disorders-CHS
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
General Summary: The Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences (CDS) in the College of Health Sciences is seeking an outstanding individual with expertise in the area of acquired speech disorders, who will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, to join the faculty in speech-language pathology at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. This tenure-track position provides excellent opportunities for teaching, research, and scholarship.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor in CDS. This individual will serve as director for courses in CDS, specifically in the areas of Motor Speech Disorders, Fluency, and other Neurological Sciences. The candidate will develop a record of research and scholarship that includes extramural funding for research. The candidate will assume the responsibilities of an academic leader at Rush as demonstrated by participation in University, college, departmental, and other professional service activities. The candidate will serve as an effective academic advisor and clinical preceptor to Rush graduate students.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences and evidence of teaching and research potential. Candidates should possess the CCC-SLP and be eligible for Illinois licensure in speech-language pathology. Expertise in dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and other acquired speech disorders preferred. Past experience of teaching at undergraduate or graduate level is preferred.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
