Assistant Professor (CDS)

Assistant Professor (CDS)

Position Summary: The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, on campus, nine-month, tenure-track position within the Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program, to begin on January 1, 2023.

Accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), the CDS program offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Our rigorous Master's program is designed to be a five-semester program, including two semesters of clinical internship. Our students excel at passing the Praxis exam and have very high job placement rates. We promote collaboration between our faculty and students, enabling students to actively engage with faculty through clinical, research, and mentorship experiences.

A strong history of collaborations is found through the relationship CDS has with both the SIU Clinical Center and the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. The SIU Clinical Center is a robust training clinic that has provided an array of services ranging from psychological and speech language assessments, to family and couples counseling for over 60 years. The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders provides a training center for CDS students on evidence-based practice for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A member of the Autism Program of Illinois since 2003, hundreds of children have benefited.

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research in a specialty area leading to publications in national peer-reviewed journals; seek external funding in area of specialty; encourage and support student research; supervise students in clinical practicum; advise and mentor students; provide service to the public and to the constituencies of the School, College, and University; participate in program assessment activities and duties as described in accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders and Sciences, Audiology, or a related discipline. ABD applicants will be considered if all Ph.D. degree requirements are met by January 1, 2023. If all degree requirements are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with University policy (http://policies.siu.edu/personnel_policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/conting.php). Applicants must possess potential for scholarly research that leads to publications in nationally-refereed journals. Applicants must be eligible for Illinois state licensure in speech-language pathology.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with ASHA clinical certification or Certification of Clinical Competence in SLP or Audiology.

General Information: Tucked into the beautiful scenery of the Shawnee National Forest region and surrounded by outstanding recreational lakes and wonderful state parks, SIU Carbondale is a haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in the entire country.

Deadline to Apply: 9/19/22

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes
racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity,
inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed
and encouraged and will receive consideration.
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