Assistant/Associate Professor Position, School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational

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The School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences in the College of Health at the University of Montana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning as early as January 2023 . A successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong research program, pursue funding for research or service programs, teach graduate/undergraduate courses (academic and/or clinical), advise and mentor students, direct student research, and participate in school, college, and university service.

About The School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences

The School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences (SLHOS) is accredited through the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and offers the following programs: (1) a Ph.D. doctoral degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, (2) a Master’s of Science (MS) degree in Speech-Language Pathology, (3) a bachelor’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, (4) a Post-baccalaureate Leveling Certificate, (5) and a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) certificate. An occupational therapy graduate program will be launched in the near future.

The School currently has 6 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 4 non-tenure track clinical assistant professors in speech, language, and hearing sciences, and additional academic and clinical adjuncts. The School currently has approximately 3 PhD students, 70 master’s students, 110 undergraduate majors, 70 leveling students, and 30-40 SLPA students. SLHOS faculty deliver content via direct, campus-based course instruction, synchronous online instruction, and asynchronous online instruction. Faculty direct active research labs and conduct rigorous research in addition to commitment to the scholarship of teaching. In addition, faculty are committed to innovative clinical training programs conducted through the on-campus DeWit RiteCare Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic Faculty. SLHOS faculty foster and enjoy interprofessional research and training collaborations across international, regional, and campus partnerships.

Position Details

Tenure Track Faculty: Speech, Language, Hearing, & Occupational Sciences

Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Position Type: Academic

Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning spring semester 2023

Entry Rate : $70,000 for entry level; range depending on experience

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution

Primary Duties: Teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of undergraduate, graduate, and clinical courses.

Required Skills/Experience

• All candidates with specialties in the fields of audiology, speech-language pathology, and other communication disorders are encouraged to apply
• A research doctoral degree (or ABD) in hearing, speech, and language, sciences, communication disorders and sciences, or related field
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to teach independently in a graduate clinical program
• Capable of acquiring extramural funding
• Record of scholarship and professional/clinical service sufficient to merit appointment at the Associate or Assistant Professor level
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies

Preferred Skills/Experience

• The following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply: hearing science, audiology, aural rehabilitation
• We are also pleased to invite other specialty areas in the fields of speech, language, and hearing sciences - as well as related fields
• Clinical certification in audiology or speech-language pathology
• Evidence of successful academic/funding/administrative experience at the University level
• Established record of obtaining extramural funding

About UM and Missoula

The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with approximately 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 500+ full-time faculty members. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 70,000 people, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014. National publications recognize Missoula for its excellent quality of life. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

The University of Montana is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with an eye on creating success for every employee by appreciating the uniqueness that each person brings to the workplace. UM strongly encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This position is eligible for disability and veterans' preferences in accordance with Montana State Law.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Deadline Extended: December 2, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time).

Applications received by the Priority Application Date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants are required to submit the following application materials online through the UM Jobs portal at http://umjobs.silkroad.com :

• Letter of interest that addresses the required qualifications
• Statement illustrating commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, service, and program development. Please include examples that demonstrate this commitment.
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com * .

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular