Overview

The Division of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The Division offers an innovative, medically oriented curriculum that leads to a Master of Science degree. The Division enjoys regular professional interactions with graduate programs within the School of Health Sciences and Practice, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Touro College of Dental Medicine. On-campus clinical sites include Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Division of Speech-Language Pathology of Boston Children’s Health Physicians, the department’s on-campus clinic. We also work with numerous hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice clinics, providing opportunities for research collaboration. Qualified applicants will have a history of or demonstrated potential for achievements in teaching and scholarship. The academic courseload is designed to provide ample opportunity for research pursuits. Senior faculty support is provided for advancing an emerging or established research agenda. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or ABD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Sciences or other appropriate area). The ideal candidate will have expertise in neuromotor communication disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and speech science. Other areas of interest will be considered and are welcome. Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and service at the School and College levels. The ability to work with faculty and students in a collaborative model of student-centered education is a priority. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position. New York Medical College offers a competitive salary and benefits packages. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. New York Medical College is strategically located on a suburban NY campus in the intellectually vibrant northeast corridor close to the cultural and scientific resources of New York City. This location enhances the educational and research opportunities afforded by the region’s diversity and the College’s historic and broad involvement with socially, economically, and ethnically diverse populations. New York Medical College, founded in 1860, is one of the nation’s oldest private medical and health sciences educational institutions and the first U.S. medical school to accept female students. Since 2011, the College has been a member of the Touro College and University System.

Responsibilities

Assistant Professors teach in the areas of content expertise in the department’s academic program. Duties of this position include:

• Prepare course content for assigned academic course that meets accreditation knowledge and skills expectations

• Develop course syllabi

• Teach courses within the identified days/times

• Complete all grading requirements in a timely manner as identified in the course syllabi

• Complete department’s remediation process with appropriate referrals for academic support

• Complete final grade submission at the end of the semester

• Complete Canvas LMS modules and utilize Canvas for the courses, meeting deadlines for posting content.

• Contribute to the development of student-focused and inter-professional activities

• Actively participate in faculty and committee meetings to further enhance the program

• Develop, execute and publish programmatic research, with student involvement when possible

Qualifications

Education requirement:Ph.D. (or ABD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Sciences or other appropriate area)

Licenses or certifications:NYS License in speech-language pathology; Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Technical/computer skills:Computer use to complete teaching tasks, ability to access web-based LMS system (Canvas), and ability to navigate TouroOne for posting grades

Prior experience:Prior higher education teaching experience is preferred. The ability to work with faculty and students in a collaborative model of student-centered education is a priority.

Other skills/requirements:The ideal candidate will have expertise in neuromotor communication disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and speech science.

Minimum Salary

USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2024-11527

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt