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Chapman University

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Non-Tenure

Chapman University, Irvine, California, United States, 92618


Chapman University: Faculty Advancement: Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Location

Irvine, CA

Open Date

Jul 01, 2024

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$100,000 to $110,000

Description

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor faculty position beginning in Spring 2025.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. The University has R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching across 11 schools and colleges, including Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both students and faculty. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at diversity.

The CSD graduate program is located on the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine, California. The campus is designed to foster an inter-professional educational environment and cutting-edge technology in teaching and practice. The campus is home to accredited graduate health science professional programs offering the following degrees: Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Master of Physician Assistant Sciences; Doctor of Physical Therapy; and Doctor of Pharmacy. The campus is distinguished by its innovative research laboratories, teaching and learning technology, and emphasis on inter-professional education, evidence-based practice, and health promotion and prevention. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences, an integral part of Crean College, is located on the Rinker campus. It provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research with leaders in neuroscience. Additionally, the CSD program is associated with the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Orange County, and strategically located near 30 school districts and medical centers in the heart of Orange County. The department houses the Adult Learning Lab, a unique clinic that exclusively assesses and treats adults with acquired brain injury and other neurological problems.

The mission of the CSD department is to prepare ethical, research-conscious, and culturally responsive speech-language pathologists committed to assessing, preventing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in diverse populations across the lifespan. The CSD program is 14 years old and is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA). Based on a cohort model, the program prepares graduates to provide services in medical, school, and private practice settings.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates for the position will demonstrate the ability to balance managerial and teaching responsibilities.

Provide managerial oversight to the on-campus clinic, called the 'Adult Learning Lab' that provides supervised, pro bono services to adults with neurological communication disorders;

Interface with faculty from other graduate health professional programs, that educate the next generation of healthcare providers, to promote interprofessional practice and education to graduate students;

Supervise graduate students in clinical fieldwork;

Teach in any of the following areas: dysphagia, motor speech disorders, voice, and/or cognitive-communication disorders;

Provide service to the department and the college;

Advise graduate students in CSD.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position. The salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 annually. This faculty member works closely with the Director of Clinical Education and the Department Chair.

Qualifications

Excellence in teaching, clinical supervision, knowledge of health care issues, and a commitment to working in an inter-professional health services environment. Applicants must have a master's degree in CSD, hold their CCC-SLP certification, and be eligibile for CA license.

Minimum requirements:

A graduate degree in CSD, e.g., MS, MA or PhD in the field

ASHA certification in Speech-language pathology with eligibility for California state licensure

5 years of clinical experience working with adults with neurological problems.

Have experience supervising graduate students

Have knowledge about managing a university clinic in CSD.

Be able to integrate issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and supervision.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should upload electronic copies of their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching and clinical statements to Interfolio. Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via Interfolio.

Inquiries: Please direct inquiries to Naveen Jonathan, PhD., LMFT, Search Committee Chair, at . Please use "CSD Faculty Position" as the email subject line.

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required for the final candidate. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Application reviews will begin August 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.