Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Communication Sciences & Disorders

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Job Title

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department Of Clinical Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Clinical Health Sciences is seeking an experienced Clinical Instructor to join our accredited program in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. We are located in sunny Kingsville, TX, home of the legendary King Ranch and Kingsville- Naval Air Station. Our South Texas location is near the Gulf coast – vacation destination, Corpus Christi area, with beaches, birding, and fishing. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a growing international population. For more information about the university please visit our website at http://www.tamuk.edu/about/index.html.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice is for a 9-month non-tenure track position with summer teaching possible/optional. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise/instruct graduate student clinicians in the on-campus clinic and possibly some local community outreaches, teach courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate program in CSDO and provide service to the university and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

MS or MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Three years of experience post CCC
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
Texas SLP Licensure or ability to obtain Texas Licensure
Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AAC
Clinical experience with pediatric and/or adult dysphagia
Knowledge in voice disorders
Experience coordinating and managing graduate student externship placements

Rank (Assistant/Associate) will be determined upon review of credentials and qualifications.

Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is identified. Please submit a cover letter that outlines skills and experiences that relate to the position, vita/resume, copies of transcripts, and three original letters of recommendation electronically.

Note that prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A & M University- Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee. Note: If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO). Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Contact:

Maura Krestar, Ph.D.

Chair of Faculty Search Committee at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Dept. of Clinical Health Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders

700 University Blvd, MSC 177A, Kingsville, TX 78363

Phone: 361-593-3404 or Email: Maura.Krestar@tamuk.edu

Texas A & M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. To apply, please go to https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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What You Should Know About Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Communication Sciences & Disorders, TAMUS

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is excited to invite applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Communication Sciences & Disorders. If you have a passion for teaching and mentoring future professionals, this might be the perfect role for you! In this non-tenure track position, you will play a pivotal role in supervising graduate student clinicians in our on-campus clinic while potentially engaging in local community outreach. Your expertise will help shape the next generation of communication sciences professionals. You'll teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, providing a critical service both to the university and the profession. With a rich heritage and beautiful coastal locale, Kingsville is a great place to live and work. Holding an MS or MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders and possessing a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology are key requirements, along with three years of professional experience post-CCC and a Texas SLP license or the ability to obtain one. Preferred qualifications include experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), managing dysphagia, and knowledge in voice disorders. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a thriving community and a supportive academic environment, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique experiences to Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

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What are the responsibilities of the Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?

As the Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Communication Sciences & Disorders at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, you'll supervise and instruct graduate student clinicians. You'll also be responsible for teaching courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, engaging in community outreach activities, and providing service to both the university and the broader profession.