Job Opening: Assoc/Full Prof/Chair Dept. SLP/Aud at Northeastern Univ.

[Michael Epstein <m.epstein@xxxxxxx>]

Dear Colleagues:

I just wanted to pass along information about the 
Chair search that we are conducting at Northeastern University.

Responsibilities
The position of Chair in Speech-Language 
Pathology and Audiology, in Bouve College of 
Health Sciences is approved for the level of Full 
Professor.  Associate Professors with exceptional 
scholarship and leadership credentials will be considered, as well.

We are seeking outstanding candidates for the 
position of Department Chair of Speech-Language 
Pathology and Audiology who will actively oversee 
and advocate on behalf of an ASHA accredited 
program that is innovative, committed to 
excellence, and recognized internationally. 
Responsibilities include providing leadership and 
vision at the Department, College, University, 
national, and international levels; nurturing 
student, staff, and faculty development; 
developing new academic programs; and broadening 
the clinical excellence of the Department. The 
candidate will also be expected to continue his 
or her already recognized research program and 
contribute to the teaching mission of the department.

Qualifications
Position qualifications are as follows: 1) a 
completed PhD (or equivalent) in Speech-Language 
Pathology, Audiology (Hearing Science), or a 
related discipline; 2) a record of external 
funding and research accomplishment appropriate 
for the academic rank of Associate Professor or 
Full Professor; 3) demonstrated administrative 
and interpersonal skills; 4) a record of 
innovative program development and 
interdisciplinary collaboration; and 5) documented teaching effectiveness.

A certificate of clinical competence is 
desirable. Applicants from all subfields of 
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are 
strongly encouraged to apply, although the 
Department has particular needs in the areas of 
language development and disorders in children. 
In addition, Northeastern University supports cluster hires.

Additional Information
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology and 
Audiology, part of Bouvé College of Health 
Sciences, offers degrees at the undergraduate and 
graduate levels, in addition to an 
interdisciplinary certificate in Early 
Intervention. Our programs are described in 
greater detail at http://www.slpa.neu.edu. The 
Department includes an on-campus, state-of-the 
art speech-language-hearing center. The 
Department has a 50-year history of externally 
funded research through the National Institutes 
of Health and, more recently, through the 
National Science Foundation and the US Department 
of Education. Northeastern University provides 
the opportunity for collaborative academic, 
clinical, and research program development 
through established links to other units within 
Northeastern University (e.g., Computer Science, 
Electrical Engineering, and Psychology), as well 
as with other universities (e.g., Massachusetts 
Institute of Technology and Boston University), 
hospitals (e.g., Children's Hospital), and 
schools (e.g., Boston Public Schools) in the Boston metropolitan area.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, 
Affirmative Action Educational Institution and 
Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern 
University particularly welcomes applications 
from minorities, women and persons with 
disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

How To Apply
To apply, please go to the Provost Office website 
at 
http://www.northeastern.edu/provost/faculty/positions.html 
and follow the instructions for uploading your 
application.  Applications should include a cover 
letter, a statement of current and future 
research interests, curriculum vitae, supporting 
materials, and contact information for at least three references.

Position inquiries should be sent via e-mail to 
Dr. Michael Epstein, Search Committee Chair at m.epstein@xxxxxxxx

Applicant review will begin in February 2011 and 
will continue until an exceptional candidate is selected.

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Michael J. Epstein, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Northeastern University
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Dept. of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (106 FR)
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
m.epstein@xxxxxxx