Communication Sciences & Disorders: Assistant Professor or Assistant Clinical Professor

POSITION: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking either a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor or a clinical instructor at the rank of clinical assistant professor. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with a strong interest in the academic and clinical instruction of undergraduate and master’s students in our CAA accredited program in speech-language pathologywho is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program.  This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2025/2026 academic year, August 18, 2025. Summer employment is possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

For appointment as a tenure-track faculty member - Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field is required. ABD considered but completion of the doctorate will be required by June 1, 2026. CCC-SLP/CCC-A is required. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.

For appointment as a clinical instructor – Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from a CAA-accredited program and at least two years full-time post-CFY employment in speech-language pathology. CCC-SLP/CCC-A is required. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior university teaching and online teaching experience will be considered assets, as will expertise in any of the following areas or combination of areas: dysphagia, speech sound disorders, or speech-language pathology assistant training and supervision. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES: Teach courses in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders based on program needs and in accordance with specialization; provide academic advising to students as assigned; participate in scholarly activity, student research, and professional mentoring, as appropriate to appointment type; and engagement in service to the department, college, university, and community.

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders consists of nine faculty, five clinical instructional faculty, and three adjunct instructors, approximately 300 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 master’s students in residential and online programs. The department also has an active speech, language, and hearing clinic including 16 treatment rooms with remote observation capabilities, as well as numerous community collaborations for service delivery. The department has a robust scholarship of teaching and learning culture and was the 2019 UW System Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award recipient.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,500 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of EauClaire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/21321.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Communication Sciences and Disorders: Assistant or Associate Professor position (Job ID #21321) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Dr. Sarah Schellinger, Search Committee Chair; schellsk@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by December 15, 2024.  However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.