Instructor/Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (9-Mo-NTT)
Samford University’s School of Health Professions invites applicants interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Instructor/Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program located in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. This non-tenure-track faculty position is a 9-month appointment and will begin in Fall 2024.
The role of the DCE is to provide leadership, ensure quality, and supervise administration of clinical rotations and all aspects of clinical education. The DCE serves as a liaison between the academic program and the clinical education sites as part of his/her responsibilities. Didactic and laboratory teaching are also a significant portion of the DCE responsibilities. Scholarly activity is also encouraged. Candidates should be aware of clinical teaching models, have well-defined computer literacy skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and dedication to the success of the department, faculty, and student body as evidenced by a collegial and positive demeanor.
Qualified candidates must hold a Master’s degree from a CAA accredited program in the field of speech language pathology. Preference will be given to applicants with previous academic teaching experience and experience in clinical education. Applicants should have a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a speech language pathologist and should either hold an active Alabama license or be eligible for licensure in the state. A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and colleagues are expected. To qualify for the rank of assistant professor, a successful candidate will hold an academic doctoral degree in a field related to speech language pathology.
The College of Health Sciences includes four schools: School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and School of Public Health. The College offers multiple degree programs and majors within the health sciences with an inter-professional education focus that reflects today’s team approach to health care delivery and professional practice.
Samford University (samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the School of Health Professions embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.
Applications will be accepted until June 7, 2024. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, the names of three professional references, Application for Faculty Position and Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement. Academic salary and rank are dependent upon academic qualifications, clinical experiences, previous academic teaching experiences, and scholarship accomplishments. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.
“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf
“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
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