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Please see information below about two open faculty positions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Karen S. Helfer, Ph.D.
Professor Dept. of Communication Disorders University of Massachusetts 358 N. Pleasant St. Rm. 201B Amherst, MA 01003 413-545-4014 *** UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
DEPARTMENT CHAIR POSITION
Position:
Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair in Communication Disorders. Full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2016.
Job Description:
The Communication Disorders Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Associate Professor/Full Professor who will also serve as Department Chair. In addition to maintaining a strong research program in their chosen area, the Chair will provide departmental leadership and vision that advances excellence in teaching and learning, research and outreach. The Chair represents and advocates for the department at the school, university and community levels. The Chair holds overall responsibility for managing the department, fostering faculty development, supporting the department’s clinic director, and working with campus and external partners on a variety of initiatives related to the departmental and School of Public Health and Health Sciences’ strategic goals. This position includes a 9-month contract as well as a chair stipend and summer salary.
Requirements:
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or a related discipline, although well-qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in Audiology or a related discipline will be considered. Candidates are expected to show evidence of the ability to lead a department offering academic, research, and clinical training, strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, independent and collaborative research accomplishments, interest in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with experience and rank. The successful candidate will complement existing expertise in the Communication Disorders Department; therefore, applicants with research interests in any aspect of communication disorders will be considered.
About University of Massachusetts Amherst:
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and is home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,300 graduate students. The 1,430 acre campus is located in the scenic Pioneer valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. UMass Amherst along with Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, is a member of the Five College Consortium and the Academic Career network. The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.
The Program:
The Department of Communication Disorders offers the B.S., M.A., Au.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Both the M.A. and Au.D. programs are CAA-accredited and student stipends are available from federal training and research grants. The Department currently has 12 full-time faculty members and is located within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst has been classified as having Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The statewide University system has five campuses, including a medical school located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst.
Application Instructions:
The application review process will begin November 6, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2016.
Applications: Interested candidates should apply online at https://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=64410 and provide their cover letter, curriculum vitae, a letter of intent that includes qualifications for the position as well as a statement of research expertise and future research goals, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Sarah Poissant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
FACULTY POSITION
POSITION: Assistant Professor in Communication Disorders. Full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2016.
QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Audiology or a related discipline, although well-qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or a related discipline will be considered. The successful candidate will complement existing expertise in the Communication Disorders Department; therefore, applicants with research interests in any aspect of communication disorders will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; participating in shared department activities, such as advising and faculty committees; and establishing an independent, fundable research program.
SALARY: Salary is competitive at the Assistant Professor level.
THE PROGRAM: The Department of Communication Disorders offers the B.S., M.A., Au.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Both the M.A. and Au.D. programs are CAA-accredited and student stipends are available from federal training and research grants. The Department currently has 12 full-time faculty members and is located within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. UMass Amherst has been classified as having Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The statewide University system has five campuses, including a medical school located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. The Department is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum.
TO APPLY: The application review process will begin December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2016.
Applications: Interested candidates should apply online at https://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=64414 and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement outlining their research expertise, future research goals, and teaching philosophy, the names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts of all graduate training.
For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Sarah Poissant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.
We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
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