Assistant/Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Shift/Salary/Benefits
College/Department Information
About Us
Location
Conditions of Employment
Equal Employment Opportunity
How To Apply
Job Summary
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program. The position requires a willingness and commitment to engage with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Responsibilities
Teaching - 80%
Student instruction in the Master of Health Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate program.Scholarship - 10%
Participate in scholarship activities to include research, presentations, and publicationsService - 10%
Participate in service to the institution, college and department by serving on committees at all levels.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field. Consideration may be given to candidates who are ABD with an anticipated completion date prior to the start of employment.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of academic preparation and clinical expertise in speech-language pathology, with the ability to teach at the graduate level.
Current certification in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)
Eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Georgia (or current Georgia licensure)
Assistant Professor- early-level career as a faculty member 0-4 years' experience is related field.
Associate Professor- mid-level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience in a CAA-accredited graduate program
- Experience with clinical supervision of graduate students
- Record of scholarly activity or strong potential for research productivity
- Expertise in specialty areas (e.g., dysphagia, voice disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, pediatric language disorders)
- Experience with interprofessional education and collaboration
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and program assessment processes
- Strong communication, mentorship, and leadership skills
- At least 7 years experience as a speech language pathology and 7 years in teaching.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
College/Department Information
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce. As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Location
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.