Assistant Professor - Communication Disorders & Sciences Job at SUNY Cortland in

Overview

The SUNY Cortland Communication Disorders & Sciences ( CDS ) Department has an opening for a full-time faculty member and Audiological Services Coordinator. General responsibilities include teaching courses related to hearing, hearing sciences, hearing-related interventions in our undergraduate Speech and Hearing Sciences program and in our graduate Speech-Language Pathology program, clinical training of graduate clinicians conducting hearing screenings and developing and cultivating an active research agenda. Other responsibilities include conducting hearing screenings and evaluations with members of the campus and surrounding communities, assisting in academic advising with undergraduate students, and service to the CDS Department, School of Professional Studies, and the University.

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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings.

Major Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in hearing sciences.
• Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly work and activities as appropriate to the application and receipt of continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion at SUNY Cortland.

Service:

• Provide service to the department and university.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the academic department chair.
• Works closely with the department faculty.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Audiology (AuD) or Ph.D. in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, audiology, or related field.
• A doctoral candidate with all but dissertation (ABD) status will be considered with work initiated on dissertation and designated completion date within 12 months of start date.

Licensure:

• Hold or be eligible for New York State license from the Office of the Professions to practice as a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification:

• Hold or be eligible for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ( ASHA ) Certificate of Clinical Competence – Speech-Language Pathology ( CCC - SLP ) or Audiology ( CCC -A).

Teaching Content:

• Expertise in teaching in the content areas of hearing anatomy, hearing science, audiology, and aural rehabilitation is highly preferred, but all areas of expertise will be considered. Multiple areas of expertise are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents