Assistant Professor – HigherEdJobs
Job Description
The Division of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at
New York Medical College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The Division offers an innovative, medically oriented
curriculum that leads to a Master of Science degree. The Division enjoys regular professional interactions with graduate programs within the
School of Health Sciences and Practice, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Touro College of Dental
Medicine. On-campus clinical sites include Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Division of
Speech-Language Pathology of Boston Children’s Health Physicians, the department’s on-campus clinic. We also work with numerous
hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice clinics, providing opportunities for research collaboration.
Qualified
applicants will have a history of or demonstrated potential for achievements in teaching and scholarship. The academic courseload is
designed to provide ample opportunity for research pursuits. Senior faculty support is provided for advancing an emerging or established
research agenda. Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or ABD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., Linguistics,
Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Sciences or other appropriate area). The ideal candidate will have expertise in neuromotor communication
disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and speech science. Other areas of interest will be considered and are welcome.
Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and service at the School and College levels. The ability to work with faculty and
students in a collaborative model of student-centered education is a priority. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position. New
York Medical College offers a competitive salary and benefits packages. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. New York
Medical College is strategically located on a suburban NY campus in the intellectually vibrant northeast corridor close to the cultural and
scientific resources of New York City. This location enhances the educational and research opportunities afforded by the region’s
diversity and the College’s historic and broad involvement with socially, economically, and ethnically diverse populations. New York
Medical College, founded in 1860, is one of the nation’s oldest private medical and health sciences educational institutions and the
first U.S. medical school to accept female students. Since 2011, the College has been a member of the Touro College and University
System.
Assistant Professors teach in the areas of content expertise in the department’s academic program. Duties of this
position include:
- Prepare course content for assigned academic course that meets accreditation knowledge and skills
expectations - Develop course syllabi
- Teach courses within the identified days/times
- Complete all grading
requirements in a timely manner as identified in the course syllabi - Complete department’s remediation process with
appropriate referrals for academic support - Complete final grade submission at the end of the semester
- Complete Canvas LMS
modules and utilize Canvas for the courses, meeting deadlines for posting content. - Contribute to the development of student-focused
and inter-professional activities - Actively participate in faculty and committee meetings to further enhance the program
- Develop, execute and publish programmatic research, with student involvement when possible
Education requirement:
Ph.D. (or ABD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive
Sciences or other appropriate area)
Licenses or certifications: NYS License in speech-language pathology;
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
Technical/computer skills: Computer use to complete teaching tasks, ability to access web-based LMS
system (Canvas), and ability to navigate TouroOne for posting grades
Prior experience: Prior higher education
teaching experience is preferred. The ability to work with faculty and students in a collaborative model of student-centered education is a
priority.
Other skills/requirements: The ideal candidate will have expertise in neuromotor communication
disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and speech science.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.