Description

Position Description: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa invites applications for a 12-month full-time clinical faculty position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor to begin in June 2023. Appropriate candidates are those with clinical expertise in the area of adult acquired neurogenic communication disorders, as well as an interest in program development and a strong record of professional productivity. The Wendell Johnson Speech & Hearing Clinic is a thriving clinic within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The clinic maintains active collaborations with the Veterans Administration Hospital and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Departments of Otolaryngology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include clinical teaching of graduate students in clinical practice, program development, participation in service and professional development activities, and knowledge dissemination in areas of expertise. Other responsibilities may include classroom teaching, and scholarship within areas of expertise.

Appointment Start Date: Desired June 2023.

Salary: Competitive and negotiable, commensurate with qualifications.

Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu requisition number 74742. Do not mail paper applications. Attachments to the application should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of clinical practice and/or teaching, and a brief statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For the DEI statement, please include a specific example describing how you have implemented, or would implement at the University of Iowa, your beliefs in promoting diversity. Examples may come from clinical instruction or community outreach experiences or plans. We will request three letters of recommendation for candidates who are short-listed. Screening of applicants begins April 17, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled. Further information about the department can be found at https://csd.uiowa.edu/ or by contacting Krista Davidson at krista-davidson@uiowa.edu.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 1) Master’s degree or PhD in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program, 2) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), 3) at least 3 years of clinical experience, 4) specific clinical expertise using evidence-based practice in the area of neurogenic communication disorders (e.g., aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, motor speech disorders), 5) eligible for licensure in Iowa as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and 6) demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse academic environment.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with 1) clinical instruction and/or supervision, 2) the development and implementation of clinical programming, 3) administration and leadership (e.g., involvement in professional organizations).