Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

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Closing Date:

05/12/2024

Type of Position:

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Department's Website:

https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/programs/speech-language-pathology-m-s/

Summary of Job Duties:
This Multiple Positions Available
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks faculty members in speech-language pathology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. These are full-time, 12-month faculty positions, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
• Holds ASHA’s CCC-SLP (minimum of 1 year)
• Able to obtain SLP licensure in the state of Arkansas

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: multicultural/multilingual assessment and intervention, augmentative/alternative communication, early intervention, aural rehabilitation, autism spectrum disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, literacy, or voice.
• Doctorate degree in communication sciences and disorders or related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish Preferred)
• Prior university teaching and student supervision
• Demonstrated record of a scholarly research program
• 5+ years of experience in the field of speech-language pathology

Additional Information:

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities may include engagement in the M.S. program in speech-language pathology; teaching graduate courses; conducting scholarly activity; mentoring student research; assisting with clinical education; advising graduate students; and participating in university, community, and professional service. The distribution of duties within the workload will depend on whether the applicant’s education and experience is most appropriate for an academic scholar or clinical educator role.

Multiple positions available.  

Application Process 

To apply, applicants must submit the following materials: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) statement of teaching, (d) statement of research interests and goals OR statement of clinical interests and goals (whichever is most applicable), and (e) names/contact information of three references. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For specific questions, please contact the chair of the committee, Gregory Robinson, at [email protected] 

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Also need Statement of Clinical Interests and Goals

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes