Assistant Professor, Voice & Swallowing Disorders

Job Title Assistant Professor, Voice & Swallowing Disorders

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 25, 2024. Applications received after October 25, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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Basic Function:

The Department of Communicative Disorders (CMD) at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in acquired disorders of voice, swallowing, and/or motor speech. We seek a strong researcher who can contribute to our mission of advancing the health and well-being of individuals with communication disorders across the lifespan, and their families. Position to start August 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a successful research program that includes high impact publications and external funding to support research and graduate students.
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in areas of expertise and need in the department.
• Participate in service-related activities that support the mission of the department, college, university, and profession.

Qualifications

Required:

1. PhD (or ABD with the expectation of completion by hire date) in Communication Sciences & Disorders, or in a related discipline.

2. Demonstrated potential for publishing high-impact scholarly research.

3. Demonstrated potential for success in obtaining external funding to support a vibrant research agenda.

4. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in teaching, scholarship, service, and/or the delivery of clinical services, including the ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

5. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

Preferred:

1. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

2. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology under the auspices of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and eligibility for Rhode Island licensure.

3. Interest in and aptitude for interdisciplinary research.

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The Department of Communicative Disorders is housed within the College of Health Sciences (https://web.uri.edu/chs/about/), which consists of 7 departments (Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Human Development and Family Science, and Pubic Health) as well as the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, creating many opportunities for collaborative research and clinical initiatives. The College also offers an interdisciplinary PhD program in Health Sciences (https://web.uri.edu/chs/academics/phd-in-health-sciences/), with a specialization in Communicative Disorders.

CMD currently has about 45 graduate students in its MS-SLP program and over 250 undergraduate majors. The program received initial ASHA accreditation in 1985 and is currently accredited through 2029. The URI Speech and Hearing Center is located in the department and provides comprehensive services to the Rhode Island community, as well as serving as a clinical training site for our students.

The Department, College, and University recognize that the field of communication disorders needs to be strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The CMD Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generations. Individuals who are under-represented in communication disorders as a discipline, across race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected designation, are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those to whom we provide clinical services.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Communicative Disorders

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 6 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) One-page cover letter/letter of application that describes your interest in this position and addresses how you meet the required qualifications and, if applicable, the preferred qualifications for the position (as one complete document).

(#2) Curriculum Vitae which includes the names and contact information for three referees (as one complete document).

(#3) One-page research statement describing your scholarly goals and how they would enhance the CMD department’s and/or university’s mission.

(#4) Other Document – a representative scholarly publication or manuscript (as one complete document).

(#5) One-page teaching statement describing your approach to teaching, as well as any previous teaching experience.

(#6) One-page statement describing (past or anticipated) efforts and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in your research, teaching and/or service.

Position Number 106464

Posting Number F00427

Posting Date 09/16/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13968

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