COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

Faculty Position – Open Rank - Communication Sciences and Disorders - Tenure-Track

Description:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, a CAA-accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Houston, seeks applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position, effective Fall, 2013.

Qualifications include: earned Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field, proven record of research and scholarship, excellence in teaching, and desire to contribute to a growing, innovative program. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching both graduate and undergraduate classes in an area of expertise that complements that of the current faculty, directing student research and consulting with clinical educators when needed.

The University of Houston, a Carnegie designated Tier One public research university, is centrally located in the vibrant international city of Houston, Texas. The fourth largest city in the nation, Houston is a dynamic cultural and business center. The University of Houston is located with convenient access to downtown and within four miles of the nationally and internationally recognized Texas Medical Center, with more than 30 medical facilities affording numerous opportunities for collaboration. Each year we educate over 39,000 students and are one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the U.S.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (www.class.uh.edu/comd) has approximately 200 undergraduate and 75 graduate students and offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders, a post-baccalaureate leveling program and an M.A. degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Our on-campus clinic provides services to the greater Houston area across the agespan.

Application Procedures:

Send applications to: Dr. Stephanie Daniels (skdaniel@Central.UH.EDU) by Nov. 30, 2012.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications must include: letter of interest with stated qualifications for the position, a summary of research accomplishments and future goals, teaching interests and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Copies of representative scholarly work and summaries of supervisory and/or teaching evaluations are welcome. Transcripts from all educational institutions will be requested from final candidates.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.