Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Now accepting applications for this open rank, full-time, 12-month position

QUALIFICATIONS - Master’s or Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or speech science, ASHA certification, and eligibility for clinical licensure in Tennessee.

The ideal candidate will have administrative and clinical experience in an SLP setting, outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, and have knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Directing the clinical education program for SLP graduate students

• Commitment to a mission of reflecting the diversity of the populations we serve

• Developing and maintaining relationships with clinical sites and supervisors

• Supporting training in clinical supervision

ABOUT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (VUMC)

VUMC is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Mid-South and is co-located with Vanderbilt University on a beautiful and vibrant campus in the heart of Nashville:  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/nashville/.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEARING AND SPEECH SCIENCES

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is primarily housed on the main medical center campus, with multiple satellite clinics in the Nashville metropolitan area.  Overall, our busy clinical enterprise in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences sees approximately 90,000 patient visits annually.  In addition to serving patients, the department includes advanced training opportunities for M.S.-SLP students, including Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and specialty tracks for childhood hearing loss, language and literacy in the schools and autism. Our academic programs are CAA accredited, and both the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology training programs are highly ranked (#1) by US News & World Report.

APPLICATION PROCESS - Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Todd Ricketts, PhD, Search Committee Chair and Vice Chair of Graduate Studies. Applicants may elect to also submit a teaching statement. The position will remain open until the preferred candidate is found. For more information, please contact todd.a.ricketts@vumc.org.

Link to full position description: http://apply.interfolio.com/153147

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.