Assistant Professor CSD (UPDATED)

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Position Summary:

The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor full-time, 9-month tenure track position beginning August 2024 (possible earlier start date). Applicants with a background in adult neurogenic disorders are preferred. Applicants with expertise in AAC, speech science, dysphagia, and/or the evaluation and treatment of linguistically diverse populations are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will provide high-quality teaching or instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and demonstrate and support a culture of inclusion. Candidates will be expected to establish a research program in their area of expertise and disseminate research findings in various formats including national/international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Opportunities for clinical supervision and summer instruction are likely. 

 

The Department of CSD at FAU offers an accredited Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology and also provides prerequisite coursework. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with other colleges and departments (e.g., Engineering and Medicine) and on-campus programs/centers (e.g., university lab schools, Memory and Wellness Center, Brain Institute). FAU’s Department of CSD is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, and candidates will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

  

Successful candidates may be eligible for an appointment at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (I-BRAIN, https://www.fau.edu/ibrain). I-BRAIN supports neuroscience research, education, and community engagement programs across multiple FAU campuses and colleges. Faculty members of I-BRAIN qualify for pilot grants, graduate student fellowships, research technology support, and subsidized use of I-BRAIN Core facilities including the FAU Cell Imaging Core and Neurobehavior Core. I-BRAIN faculty pursue research across the full spectrum of neuroscience, ranging from genetic and molecular neuroscience, cellular and circuit analysis of brain function, behavioral studies in models and man, cognitive and computational neuroscience, disease mechanism, and treatment studies. 

  

The CSD Program is housed in the College of Education which is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience in which students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in this area.    

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution in the field or related areas required by time of appointment and ABD applicants will be considered

Eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA

Eligibility for Florida state licensure

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

COE- Communication Sciences & Disorders

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-01-16

Special Instructions to Applicant:

UPDATED:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

his position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

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