Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

Department:

Speech and Hearing Science

Job Category:

Faculty

FLSA Status:

100%

Pos Class (Job Code)

FA990

Pay Grade:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Emp Class Desc:

Faculty 9-10 mos.

Reports To (Position No):

441155

ECLS:

05

Reports To Job Title:

Chair

Position No:

498547

Supervises:

Clinical students

Job Description

Date Created:

Review Date:  

Security Sensitive:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Minimum Education Required:

Ph.D. or equivalent research doctoral degree

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Assistant: Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.
• Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure Audiology at the time of hire
• Those near completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent will be considered.

Associate: Qualifications are the same as assistant professor, but the applicant may be considered for hire at the level of associate professor with the addition of the following: Required Qualifications:

• Demonstration of significant professional accomplishments in the field
• Several years of faculty experience
• A substantial record of published research or creative works, including: peer-reviewed articles, books, or significant research grants
• Recognition for teaching effectiveness, with experience in teaching advanced or specialized courses or mentoring graduate students or junior faculty
• Demonstration of a history of engagement in broader university, community, or professional service or holding committee leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer obtainment of previous tenure, indicating proven success in research, teaching, and service.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology at the time of hire

Desired Qualifications: 

• College or university-level teaching experience.

Key Competencies:

(KSAs - Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Course Teaching, research productivity, clinical supervision, service to department, college and community, other assigned duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Hold regular office hours, attend faculty meetings, ect.

Job Conditions:

Residential programs in SPHS department

Lamar’s Expectation of Quality:

Employees are expected to support the mission of the university by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to student and departmental needs.

Job Summary:

The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Lamar University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Audiology. Start date is negotiable. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable; and have a cooperative work style. All specialty areas will be considered. Specific consideration will be given for interest in the areas of hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. Summer employment opportunities and start-up research funding may be available. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Scholarly and Creative Activities - maintaining active research, dissemination of research, and application for extramural funding; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate research endeavors
• Teaching-graduate courses, which includes clinical education, and undergraduate courses
• Service to the Department, College, University; to the Community; to the Profession
• Other departmental and program duties as assigned.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered that includes:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas (or optional) retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent children.
• Paid time off-vacation, sick, and holidays

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences is a prestigious and highly regarded department in the College of Fine Arts & Communication at Lamar University. It is one of the highest research-producing departments on campus and fosters a culture of collegiality and research collaboration. It has a history of successful grant applications. The Department offers two graduate degree programs that are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA): (1) the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) and (2) the Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program leading to state licensure as an SLP-A, and an online graduate certificate program in Vocology. Residential programs in SPHS Department.

ABOUT LAMAR UNIVERSITY: Lamar University is a Member of the Texas State University System. Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. Lamar University (LU) is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree-options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. The university stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research, and supporting an excellent Honors Program. Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of 29 public universities recognized as a Doctoral/High Research Activity University (R2) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Several LU colleges and programs hold additional specialized certifications and accreditations recognizing their quality and expertise. Lamar University ranks in top 10 best public universities in Texas.

Living in the Area: With a population of over 115,000 in Beaumont and 409,000 in the Beaumont-Port Arthur Metropolitan area, the region boasts a lower cost of living than the national average and most cities in the state. The area's destiny changed course dramatically in 1901 when the first oil well blew in the nearby Spindletop field and turned the area from a quiet lumber and port town into a thriving oil and gas economy, with one of the largest concentrations of oil refineries, oil, and petrochemical-related businesses in the state. This has given way to countless job opportunities in the area - for science, research, engineering, and higher education. Living in Beaumont has a cosmopolitan and small-town feel wrapped in one - it can be fast paced, as people typically live and work closely together, but also has strong small-town community roots and friendly neighbors ready to lend a hand. There is always a new restaurant to try and good nightlife in the area. Education options are abundant in Beaumont, with all education rankings high on national and statewide levels compared to other cities. The gulf coastline offers sweeping, gorgeous sunsets and beach strolls, with exciting places like Houston or Lake Charles, LA for getaways only an hour away.

How to apply: Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.lamar.edu/ and submit the following:

• letter of Interest
• curriculum vitae
• teaching philosophy (please include information about how your teaching will support a diverse and inclusive learning environment)
• 5-year research agenda/philosophy
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts are required at the time of employment.

Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Additional Info

Contact Name: Dr. Heather Reading, AuD, CCC-A

Contact Address: Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS) Department Lamar University Box 10076 Beaumont, TX 77710

Contact Email: hreading@lamar.edu

Contact Phone: (409) 880-8177

Instructions: Reviews of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Essential Job Functions (Order from most to least performed duties. Percentage of time allocation should equal 100%)

ALLOCATION

%

Course teaching, research productivity, clinical supervision, service to department, college & community.  Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

100

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.