Assistant professor of speech - language of rehabilitation sciences

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in our newly developing Speech-Language Pathology Program. The program offers the degree of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, incorporating the academic, clinical, and research experiences necessary to prepare students for entry level practice as speech-language pathologists. The program is located on the Center City Campus in Philadelphia.

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology is an integral part of the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JCRS) which also includes the departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Training. The programs within JCRS reflect the University’s commitment to educate future healthcare professionals of the highest quality and ethical standards for contemporary practice in the global community. The College is committed to a culture of clinical excellence through collaborative education and practice, innovative teaching, integrated experiential learning and evidence-base practice.

Qualifications:

PhD or EdD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field is preferred however applicants who are ABD are also encouraged to apply. Current ASHA Certification and eligibility for licensure as a speech-language pathologist in Pennsylvania are required.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: swallowing disorders, voice disorders, neurogenic speech disorders or motor speech however applicants in all areas of expertise in speech-language pathology are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will possess a documented record of scholarship and excellence in teaching.

This position is a 12- month full-time appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Review of applications to fill this position will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled.

Applicants are requested to submit an on-line application/CV: then in search box enter: JR_9301777 to apply.

Please also submit a letter of application that includes curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to [email protected]

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.