Pre-Doctoral Fellow - Communication Disorders

William Paterson University invites applications for the appointment of Fellow in the College of Science and Health, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences. This two-year teaching fellowship is designed to support the academic career launch of candidates from underrepresented backgrounds at the institutional or disciplinary level who are pursuing a doctoral degree in the field of communication disorder sciences.

The College of Science and Health will support the Fellow through a structured program of focused research, experiential pedagogy, and an introduction to university and professional service.

William Paterson University's inaugural pre-doctoral fellowship program will support five non-tenure track fellowship positions across the University. The goals of the program are to (a) support the academic career success of selected candidates, (b) advance the University's commitment to building a diverse campus community, and (c) expand the University's pool of highly qualified candidates for faculty positions. Fellows will gain supported teaching experience in a highly diverse campus, be provided individualized mentorship, and receive the same level of scholarship support and course release as tenure-track faculty members. A recommendation to convert the fellowship to a tenure-track faculty line may be considered after the end of the first year if the candidate has completed the terminal degree and the department and Fellow agree.

Department overview

The Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. The undergraduate program is committed to providing students with the fundamental knowledge of typical and atypical communication processes sufficient for entry into graduate programs.

The graduate program, which is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), prepares students for careers in speech-language pathology so that they can provide competent and evidence-based service to individuals with communication disorders across the lifespan.

The department also fosters intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, and clinical reasoning. The department is responding to an increase in demand for degrees in this area. For more information about the department, please visit https://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/communication-disorders/index.html

Timeline for the fall 2021 fellowship cohort:

• Thursday, January 14, 2021, 1:00-3:30 Eastern Standard Time: National webinar exploring the experiences of underrepresented faculty. Effective strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty from underrepresented backgrounds will be discussed (1:00pm – 2:30pm). Information about this pre-doctoral fellowship program will follow from 2:30pm - 3:30. Registration link: https://wpunj.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fNkzOCdSSYmuitnlpZSi6w
• Monday, February 8, 2021: Applications due.
• Thursday-Friday, April 8-9, 2021: Campus visit and interviews. Details to follow.

Fellowship offers are anticipated by the end of April 2021 for appointments beginning August 2021.

Fellowship duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching

• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
• Teach three courses each semester, including team teaching, with an option for paid summer teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
• Develop a sustainable program of scholarship.
• Disseminate findings via scholarly publication and presentation.

Service

• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship to participate in department, College and University service opportunities.

Required qualifications:

• ABD with an academic background in a communication disorder science.
• Evidence or promise of current research and scholarship in a communication disorder science and/or alternative communication in children or adults or other areas of interest that meet the curricular needs of the department.
• Can incorporate concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion perspective to the field of communication disorder science.

Preferred qualifications:

• Background in Medical Speech-Language Pathology, dysphagia, or augmentative and alternative communication in children or adults.
  • Prior college/university-level teaching experience.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility.
• Demonstrated potential to work with diverse student and/or clinical populations.

Personal attributes and traits:

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative environment by freely offering expertise and being open to meaningful feedback.
• Commitment to supporting student success.
• Capable of engaging and contributing in order to make a positive impact.
• Ability to navigate the complexities of a multi-faceted organization with competing wants and need.

Invitation to apply: Please click here to apply for the position. Interested candidates will be prompted to:

• Complete an application
• Submit a cover letter & CV
• Provide names/contacts of three professional references.

Submission of all documents listed above is required for consideration.

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu

About William Paterson:

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.

William Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

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