Assistant Professor – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

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Assistant Professor Tenure-Track

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

College of Education and Health Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences is currently seeking multiple tenure-track Assistant Professors to teach undergraduate, graduate and/or doctoral courses, direct theses, and engage in service-related activities in both our ASHA accredited Doctor in Audiology and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology programs. Teaching assignments are dependent on departmental needs and faculty expertise.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a vibrant and diverse clinical and research environment in which academic and clinical faculty are dedicated to providing students with the highest level of professional training in the classroom and within its own Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders, as well as in the New York metropolitan community. The Department offers degrees at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The Audiology program is a member of the New York Doctor of Audiology Consortium along with St John’s and Hofstra Universities. Adelphi University and the Department are deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Teach graduate courses in speech-language pathology or audiology with opportunities to teach undergraduate and doctoral coursework according to departmental needs.
  2. Academic advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.
  3. Help promote a research culture in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders by maintaining an active research agenda.
  4. Active participation in school, college, and university committees.
  5. Opportunities for clinical supervision of students in the Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders.
  6. Opportunities to mentor PhD student research projects and dissertations.
  7. Work with and communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Earned doctorate (Ph.D/Ed.D) in speech-language pathology or audiology or closely-related field of discipline from an accredited institution is required. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but the doctorate must be awarded before hire.
  2. Evidence of prior teaching experience in higher education.
  3. Evidence of potential for scholarship in a focused area of research, including publications in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. For candidates in speech-language pathology, expertise focusing on any one or more of the following areas: dysphagia, fluency, autism spectrum disorders, childhood speech disorders, school-aged language disorders. For candidates in audiology, expertise in one or more of the following areas: psychoacoustics, genetics, aural rehabilitation, counseling, hearing science.
  2. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech- Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and eligibility for New York State licensure is preferred.
  3. Bi/Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Science at Adelphi University, home to the department of Health and Sport Sciences is one of the paramount institutions in the preparation of practitioners and leaders in education and allied human service fields. The Department is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence.

The School of Health Sciences, formed in 2018, represents a recent strategic emphasis by Adelphi University to enhance and expand its academic offerings in the health sciences. As a dedicated Major Initiative (Goal 1:4) in Adelphi’s current Momentum2 Strategic Plan (https://www.adelphi.edu/strategic-p lan/), the College, School, and its Departments are poised to develop and implement a strong vision and action plan for the future. It is an exciting time to join Adelphi and the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences.

For further information about the college and the department, go to https://www.adelphi.edu/education/.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $85,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University. Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

How to apply

  1. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a current CV, a statement on research, a teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references.
  2. To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website only: www.adelphi.edu/positions/.
  3. Review of applications will begin upon receipt of application with the search continuing until the position is filled. Earliest starting date is January 2025, or September 2025.
  4. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

To apply, visit https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ADELPHI&cws=43&rid=3182