What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech Language Pathology position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
The Department of Human Performance & Communicative Disorders invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure /tenure-track/tenure-eligible (decision of Dean and/or Provost) Assistant or Associate Professor with specialization in Audiology. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical supervision and instruction to undergraduate and graduate students, deliver audiological services to diverse client populations, engage in scholarly activity, and contribute service to the Department, College, and University.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching and Clinical Supervision
- Provide clinical supervision and instruction to undergraduate and graduate students at all levels within the Speech-Language Pathology program, with emphasis in audiology.
- Deliver classroom instruction as assigned, consistent with departmental and programmatic needs.
- Evaluate and assess student clinical performance in accordance with ASHA standards, competencies, and accreditation requirements.
- Mentor students in clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and evidence-based audiology services.
Clinical Service
- Provide direct audiological assessment, diagnosis, and intervention services to pediatric and adult populations.
- Deliver services across all major areas of audiology, including hearing assessment, amplification, auditory processing, and related services.
- Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Scholarship
- Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to rank and appointment, including research, publication, presentations, or other forms of professional scholarship.
- Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in audiology and related areas of speech-language pathology.
Service
- Participate in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels.
- Contribute to program development, accreditation efforts, curriculum review, and clinical program enhancement.
- Engage in professional service to the discipline, including involvement in professional organizations as appropriate.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Doctoral degree in Audiology (Au.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Eligibility for ASHA Certification (CCC-A) and state licensure in audiology.
- Demonstrated expertise in audiological assessment and intervention across the lifespan.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, clinical supervision, scholarship, and service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in clinical supervision and university-level teaching.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for scholarly achievement.
- Experience working with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of graduate level content in the specializations mentioned above
Ability to interpret research data
- Excellence in written and oral communication
- Ability to use Blackboard Collaborate Ultra instructional delivery platform
- Ability to deliver instructions online in the synchronous, asynchronous or hybrid modalities
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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