Assisant/Associate Professor of Communication Disorders

Department: 230755 – Communication Disorders & Social Work

Pay Rate: Per Faculty Salary Model

FTE: 1.0

FLSA: Exempt

Position Number: 998439

Classification: Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998439.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2025. This is a 9-month appointment.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Greg Turner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Search Committee Chair at turner@ucmo.edu

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit: No

Work Location: Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date: 08/26/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Purpose:

The Communication Disorders Program at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant/associate professor faculty position (speech-language pathology). Summer teaching may be available.

Education & Formal Training:
Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training:

Candidate must possess a doctorate degree in communication disorders and/or sciences, or another advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D).

Preferred expertise with adult neurogenic cognitive linguistics communication disorders and/or voice and swallowing disorders however, the position is open for all areas of emphasis for exceptional candidates.

Candidates must also possess experience instructing and mentoring student clinicians, experience teaching at the university level, and experience building and sustaining a clinical caseload.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality