Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Summary
The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University is recruiting for a full-time 12-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology. Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and departmental service. Preference will be given to applicants with research specialization and ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: school-aged language disorders, developmental articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, literacy, and /or AAC . Teaching responsibilities will include graduate-level courses in Speech-Language Pathology with the potential to teach at the undergraduate level, and the potential to supervise graduate student clinicians. The position will require an active research program within the applicant's area of specialty, as well as service within the ETSU and professional communities. Preference will also be given to applicants with an interest in forming relationships with community providers and clinicians. The ideal candidate will be expected to initiate and maintain an active and productive research program, and to promote the visibility of the research enterprise at ETSU . The Office of Research and Sponsored Program Administration ( ORSPA ) at ETSU provides consultations and mentorship to faculty and student researchers, internal funding mechanisms, database access to external funding opportunities, and opportunities for student engagement. ETSU is a comprehensive teaching and research university with an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students. Set in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Johnson City is a progressive town of about 70,000 people in an area that offers award-winning public-school systems, no state income tax, and a family-friendly environment for the outdoor enthusiast with four distinct seasons. The rich history of the region is woven into the area's recreation, community, and lifestyle. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should attach a letter of introduction, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to their online application. Review of completed applications is ongoing, with applications accepted until the position is filled. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including: ● Paid time off & leave ● 17 paid holidays ● Educational Assistance ● Health and life insurance ● Retirement ● Access to University facilities and services and much more Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: . ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Qualifications
A terminal academic degree (e.g. Ph.D., EdD) in Speech-Language Pathology or a research-focused related discipline earned by time of application.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of a dynamic and productive research program with current funding or clear potential for funding. Experience in a collaborative, community-based, and/or interprofessional research model. Licensure/certification as a speech-language pathologist

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