Associate Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Our Lady of the Lake University's Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites applications for a full-time, 11-month tenure track faculty member at the associate or full professor rank in speech-language pathology. Initial responsibilities include managing curriculum and seeking external funding for a new clinical doctorate program in speech-language pathology (SLPD) opening fall 2024. Upon admission of the initial doctoral cohort, responsibilities will include teaching doctoral level courses, conducting research in the applicant's areas of expertise, doctoral student advisement, and service to the school, college, university, community and profession. Following establishment of the SLPD program, responsibilities will include coordination of the clinical doctorate program.

Our Lady of the Lake University is a nationally ranked non-profit university located in San Antonio, Texas. The School is in the College of Professional Studies and includes the Harry Jersig Speech-Language-Hearing Center. The Center offers diagnostic and treatment services to children and adults for a variety of communication and swallowing disorders, and houses labs in child language, multicultural diversity, and voice & swallowing.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. in communication sciences and disorders or a related field, have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience with ASHA CCC-SLP, have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the university level, and hold or be able to obtain TX licensure for speech-language pathology. In addition, applicants should have a strong history of funding, research and intradepartmental collaboration/leadership.  The position will begin in January 2024.

About Our Lady of the Lake University:

On the foundation of faith, wisdom and trust in Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) prepares graduates to transform their communities, families and professions.

OLLU, founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is a coeducational comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 3,100 students. With its main residential campus in San Antonio and non-traditional programs in San Antonio, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria), and online, OLLU has a presence in two of the largest cities in Texas, the border region, and literally around the world.

The University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and minors, 15 master's programs and three (soon to be four) doctoral programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Professional Studies. OLLU offers classes in daytime, evening, weekend and online formats.

Application Instructions:

Submit a letter of application, a statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of reference to OLLU Human Resources Office at https://ollusa.interviewexchange.com.  Any questions about this posting should be addressed to: Christine Carmichael, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Woolfolk School Director and Search Committee Chair, Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Our Lady of the Lake University, ccarmichael@ollusa.edu.

Additional Information:

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

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