Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Department 00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 08-16-2024

Details

Position: The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Utah invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Speech-Language Pathologybeginning August 16, 2024. Beginning or advanced Assistant Professors as well as mid-career Associate and Full Professors with a history of research funding are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time Tenure Track, 9-month position. Specialization in adult speech and/or language disorders is desirable, but all areas will be considered.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related area. Clinical certification/licensure in speech-language pathology is preferred. Applicants should have strong evidence of research activity, grants or grant funding potential, and commitment to effective teaching and service. Prior university research/teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities: Develop research program, provide classroom instruction, pursue external funding, advise graduate students, and serve on departmental and university committees.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Laboratory space and start-up funds are available to support faculty research.

University/Program : The University of Utah is a Doctoral/Research Extensive University with 34,000 students from every state and over 100 foreign countries. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (www.health.utah.edu/csd/) is located in the College of Health and currently includes 20 full-time faculty, 100 undergraduate students, and 140 graduate students. Both the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology programs are CAA accredited. Our Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and affiliated medical centers provide excellent research opportunities.

Community: Salt Lake City is a beautiful city of 250,000 in a major metropolitan area of 2.6 million, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah’s great outdoors is close by, offering activities from world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the spectacular canyons surrounding the city. The city is cosmopolitan with theater, the arts, sports, entertainment, and nightlife. The Wasatch Front has an award-winning transit system, allowing easy access to all parts of Salt Lake County and surrounding areas. Salt Lake City has been consistently rated as one of the best cities in the United States to live and work.

Application: Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2024.

Please apply at this link:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/155597

Please include:

• Teaching Statement – include professional experience/interests, teaching and/or clinical supervision experience,

• CV or Resume

• Research Statement

• A list of three professional references with email and phone number (cannot be associated with the University of Utah)

For further information contact:

Sean Redmond, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee;

(801) 585-6284 / sean.redmond@health.utah.edu

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Application: Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2024.

Please apply at this link:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/155597

Please include:

• Teaching Statement – include professional experience/interests, teaching and/or clinical supervision experience,

• CV or Resume

• Research Statement

• A list of three professional references with email and phone number (cannot be associated with the University of Utah)

For further information contact:

Sean Redmond, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee;

(801) 585-6284 / sean.redmond@health.utah.edu

Open Date 11/27/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN03429F

Type Faculty