The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor full-time, 9-month tenure track position beginning August 2024 (possible earlier start date). Applicants with a background in adult neurogenic disorders are preferred. Applicants with expertise in AAC, speech science, dysphagia, and/or the evaluation and treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse populations are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will provide high-quality teaching or instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will be expected to establish a research program in their area of expertise and disseminate research findings in various formats including national/international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Opportunities for clinical supervision and summer instruction are likely.

The Department of CSD at FAU offers an accredited Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology and also provides prerequisite coursework. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with other colleges and departments (e.g., Engineering and Medicine) and on-campus programs/centers (e.g., university lab schools, Memory and Wellness Center, Brain Institute). FAU’s Department of CSD is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, and candidates will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Successful candidates may be eligible for an appointment at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (I-BRAIN, https://www.fau.edu/ibrain). I-BRAIN supports neuroscience research, education, and community engagement programs across multiple FAU campuses and colleges. Faculty members of I-BRAIN qualify for pilot grants, graduate student fellowships, research technology support, and subsidized use of I-BRAIN Core facilities including the FAU Cell Imaging Core and Neurobehavior Core. I-BRAIN faculty pursue research across the full spectrum of neuroscience, ranging from genetic and molecular neuroscience, cellular and circuit analysis of brain function, behavioral studies in models and man, cognitive and computational neuroscience, disease mechanism, and treatment studies.

The CSD Program is housed in the College of Education which is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in this area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution in the field or related areas required by time of appointment and ABD applicants will be considered

Eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA

Eligibility for Florida state licensure

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This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Background Screening:

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711