Subject: Open faculty positions at University of Massachusetts Amherst From: Karen Helfer <khelfer@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 19:20:42 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>--_000_15894B5B16D3B0459ACE6B67857CD99A2B2B595Foitex2010mb1_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Please see information below about two open faculty positions at the Univer= sity 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 A= mherst is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Associate Professor/Full Pr= ofessor who will also serve as Department Chair. In addition to maintaining= a strong research program in their chosen area, the Chair will provide dep= artmental leadership and vision that advances excellence in teaching and le= arning, research and outreach. The Chair represents and advocates for the d= epartment at the school, university and community levels. The Chair holds o= verall responsibility for managing the department, fostering faculty develo= pment, supporting the department=92s clinic director, and working with camp= us and external partners on a variety of initiatives related to the departm= ental and School of Public Health and Health Sciences=92 strategic goals. T= his position includes a 9-month contract as well as a chair stipend and sum= mer 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 Aud= iology or a related discipline will be considered. Candidates are expected = to show evidence of the ability to lead a department offering academic, res= earch, and clinical training, strong leadership and interpersonal communica= tion skills, independent and collaborative research accomplishments, intere= st in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a record of pe= er-reviewed publications commensurate with experience and rank. The success= ful candidate will complement existing expertise in the Communication Disor= ders Department; therefore, applicants with research interests in any aspec= t of communication disorders will be considered. About University of Massachusetts Amherst: The University of Massachusetts Amherst <http://www.umass.edu/> is the flag= ship 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 fro= m Boston and 175 miles from New York City. UMass Amherst along with Amhers= t, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, is a member of the Five Col= lege Consortium and the Academic Career network. The University of Massach= usetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural d= iversity. 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 stu= dent stipends are available from federal training and research grants. The= Department currently has 12 full-time faculty members and is located withi= n the School of Public Health and Health Sciences on the University of Mass= achusetts Amherst campus. The Department is committed to increasing the div= ersity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. UMass Amherst has been= classified as having Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundatio= n. The statewide University system has five campuses, including a medical s= chool located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. Application Instructions: The application review process will begin November 6, 2015 and continue unt= il 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.i= nterviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3D64410 and provide their cover le= tter, curriculum vitae, a letter of intent that includes qualifications for= the position as well as a statement of research expertise and future resea= rch goals, and the names and contact information for three professional ref= erences. For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Sarah Poiss= ant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxx The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and = student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Ac= tion/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, a= nd 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 exce= llence 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 als= o favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barri= ers to an academic degree and career. *** UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS FACULTY POSITION POSITION: Assistant Professor in Communication Disorders. Full-time, tenur= e-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 Spe= ech-Language Pathology or a related discipline will be considered. The succ= essful candidate will complement existing expertise in the Communication Di= sorders Department; therefore, applicants with research interests in any as= pect of communication disorders will be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; participatin= g 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-accre= dited 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 Unive= rsity of Massachusetts Amherst campus. UMass Amherst has been classified as= having Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The statew= ide University system has five campuses, including a medical school located= in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. The Department is committed to increa= sing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curriculum. TO APPLY: The application review process will begin December 1, 2015 and co= ntinue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by th= is date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is September 1= , 2016. Applications: Interested candidates should apply online at https://umass.i= nterviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3D64414 and provide a cover letter= , curriculum vitae, a personal statement outlining their research expertise= , future research goals, and teaching philosophy, the names and contact inf= ormation for three professional references, and official transcripts of all= graduate training. For questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Sarah Poiss= ant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxx The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and = student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Ac= tion/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, a= nd 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 exce= llence 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 als= o favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barri= ers to an academic degree and career. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor pos= ition. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at oth= er ranks may receive consideration. --_000_15894B5B16D3B0459ACE6B67857CD99A2B2B595Foitex2010mb1_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html dir=3D"ltr"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DWindows-1= 252"> <style id=3D"owaParaStyle" type=3D"text/css">P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:= 0;}</style> </head> <body ocsi=3D"0" fpstyle=3D"1"> <div style=3D"direction: ltr;font-family: Tahoma;color: #000000;font-size: = 10pt;">Please see information below about two open faculty positions at the= University of Massachusetts Amherst.<br> <div><br> <div style=3D"font-family:Tahoma; font-size:13px"> <div style=3D"font-family:Tahoma; font-size:13px"> <div style=3D"font-family:Tahoma; font-size:13px">Karen S. Helfer, Ph.D. <b= r> Professor<br> Dept. of Communication Disorders<br> University of Massachusetts<br> 358 N. Pleasant St. Rm. 201B<br> Amherst, MA 01003<br> 413-545-4014<br> <br> <br> ***<br> <br> <style>=0A= <!--=0A= /* Font Definitions */=0A= @xxxxxxxx=0A= {font-family:"Cambria Math";=0A= panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;=0A= mso-font-charset:0;=0A= mso-generic-font-family:auto;=0A= mso-font-pitch:variable;=0A= mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}=0A= @xxxxxxxx=0A= {font-family:Calibri;=0A= panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;=0A= mso-font-charset:0;=0A= mso-generic-font-family:auto;=0A= mso-font-pitch:variable;=0A= mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;}=0A= /* Style Definitions */=0A= p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal=0A= {mso-style-unhide:no;=0A= mso-style-qformat:yes;=0A= mso-style-parent:"";=0A= margin:0in;=0A= margin-bottom:.0001pt;=0A= mso-pagination:widow-orphan;=0A= font-size:10.0pt;=0A= font-family:"Times New Roman";=0A= mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";}=0A= a:link, span.MsoHyperlink=0A= {mso-style-priority:99;=0A= color:blue;=0A= mso-themecolor:hyperlink;=0A= text-decoration:underline;=0A= text-underline:single;}=0A= a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed=0A= {mso-style-noshow:yes;=0A= mso-style-priority:99;=0A= color:purple;=0A= mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink;=0A= text-decoration:underline;=0A= text-underline:single;}=0A= .MsoChpDefault=0A= {mso-style-type:export-only;=0A= mso-default-props:yes;=0A= font-size:10.0pt;=0A= mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;=0A= mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;=0A= font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;}=0A= @xxxxxxxx WordSection1=0A= {size:8.5in 11.0in;=0A= margin:.7in 1.25in 1.0in .7in;=0A= mso-header-margin:.5in;=0A= mso-footer-margin:.5in;=0A= mso-paper-source:0;}=0A= div.WordSection1=0A= {page:WordSection1;}=0A= -->=0A= BODY {scrollbar-base-color:undefined;scrollbar-highlight-color:undefined;sc= rollbar-darkshadow-color:undefined;scrollbar-track-color:undefined;scrollba= r-arrow-color:undefined}</style> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERS= T</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORD= ERS</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">DEPARTMENT CHAIR POSITION</span></= b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">Position</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">:= </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">Associate/Full Prof= essor and Department Chair in Communication Disorders.<span style=3D"mso-sp= acerun:yes"> </span>Full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2016.</span>= </p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">Job Description:</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">The Communication Disorders Department at the University of Ma= ssachusetts Amherst is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Associate Prof= essor/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 vi= sion that advances excellence in teaching and learning, research and outrea= ch. The Chair represents and advocates for the department at the school, university and community levels. The Cha= ir holds overall responsibility for managing the department, fostering facu= lty development, supporting the department=92s clinic director, and working= with campus and external partners on a variety of initiatives related to the departmental and School of Publ= ic Health and Health Sciences=92 strategic goals. This position includes a = 9-month contract as well as a chair stipend and summer salary.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">Requirements:</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in </span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">Speech-Language Pathology or a rela= ted discipline, although well-qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in Audiolog= y or a related discipline will be considered. Candidates are expected to sh= ow e</span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri"= >vidence of the ability to lead a department offering academic, research, and clini= cal training, strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, ind= ependent and collaborative research accomplishments, interest in teaching a= t the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with exper= ience and rank. The successful candidate will complement existing expertise= in the Communication Disorders Department; therefore, applicants with rese= arch interests in any aspect of communication disorders will be considered.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">About University of Massachusetts Amherst:</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">The</span><a href=3D"http://www.umass.edu/"><span style=3D"fon= t-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none"> Univers= ity of Massachusetts Amherst </span></a><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fa= reast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">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 wi= th 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 committe= d to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">The Program</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt= ">:</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">The Department of C= ommunication Disorders offers the B.S., M.A., Au.D. and Ph.D. degrees.<span= style=3D"mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Both the M.A. and Au.D. programs are CAA-accredited and student stip= ends are available from federal training and research grants. <span style=3D"mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The Department currently has = 12 full-time faculty members and is located within the School of Public Hea= lth 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 F= oundation. The statewide University system has five campuses, including a m= edical school located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">Application Instructions:</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">The application review process will begin November 6, 2015 and con= tinue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by thi= s date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2016.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">Applications: Interested candidates should apply online = at </span><a href=3D"https://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID= =3D64410">https://umass.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3D64410</= a> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri">and provid= e their cover letter, curriculum vitae, a letter of intent that includes qu= alifications 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.</spa= n></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">For questions about the application process, please contact Dr= . Sarah Poissant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxx </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">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 di= sabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group= members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climat= e 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 re= cord working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives= , experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably con= sider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an acade= mic degree and career.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br> </p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br> </p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal">***<br> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri"></span><sp= an style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span> <styl= e>=0A= <!--=0A= /* Font Definitions */=0A= @xxxxxxxx=0A= {font-family:"Cambria Math";=0A= panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;=0A= mso-font-charset:0;=0A= mso-generic-font-family:auto;=0A= mso-font-pitch:variable;=0A= mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}=0A= @xxxxxxxx=0A= {font-family:Calibri;=0A= panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;=0A= mso-font-charset:0;=0A= mso-generic-font-family:auto;=0A= mso-font-pitch:variable;=0A= mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;}=0A= /* Style Definitions */=0A= p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal=0A= {mso-style-unhide:no;=0A= mso-style-qformat:yes;=0A= mso-style-parent:"";=0A= margin:0in;=0A= margin-bottom:.0001pt;=0A= mso-pagination:widow-orphan;=0A= font-size:10.0pt;=0A= font-family:"Times New Roman";=0A= mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";}=0A= a:link, span.MsoHyperlink=0A= {mso-style-priority:99;=0A= mso-style-parent:"";=0A= color:blue;=0A= text-decoration:underline;=0A= text-underline:single;}=0A= a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed=0A= {mso-style-noshow:yes;=0A= mso-style-priority:99;=0A= color:purple;=0A= mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink;=0A= text-decoration:underline;=0A= text-underline:single;}=0A= .MsoChpDefault=0A= {mso-style-type:export-only;=0A= mso-default-props:yes;=0A= font-size:10.0pt;=0A= mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt;=0A= mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;=0A= font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;=0A= mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;}=0A= @xxxxxxxx WordSection1=0A= {size:8.5in 11.0in;=0A= margin:.7in 1.25in 1.0in .7in;=0A= mso-header-margin:.5in;=0A= mso-footer-margin:.5in;=0A= mso-paper-source:0;}=0A= div.WordSection1=0A= {page:WordSection1;}=0A= -->=0A= </style></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERS= T</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORD= ERS</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"text-align:center" align=3D"center"><b styl= e=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:=0A= normal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">FACULTY POSITION</span></b></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">POSITION</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">:= Assistant Professor in Communication Disorders.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun= :yes"> </span>Full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 1, 2016.</span>= </p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">QUALIFICATIONS</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.= 0pt">: 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. </span><span style=3D"font-size:=0A= 12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri">The successful candidate will compl= ement existing expertise in the Communication Disorders Department; therefore, applicants with research interests in any aspect of communicati= on disorders will be considered.</span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"></s= pan></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:= =0A= 12.0pt">: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; participating in sha= red department activities, such as advising and faculty committees; and establishing an independent, fundable research= program.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">SALARY</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt">: S= alary is competitive at the Assistant Professor level.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b style=3D"mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style= =3D"font-size:12.0pt">THE PROGRAM</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt= ">: The Department of Communication Disorders offers the B.S., M.A., Au.D. = and Ph.D. degrees.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Both the M.A. and Au.D. programs are CAA-accredited and student stip= ends are available from federal training and research grants. <span style=3D"mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The Department currently has = 12 full-time faculty members and is located within the School of Public Hea= lth 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.<span style=3D"mso-= spacerun:yes"> </span>The statewide University system has five campuses, including a medic= al school located in Worcester, 50 miles from Amherst. The Department is co= mmitted to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body, and curri= culum.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">TO APPLY:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-fo= nt-family:=0A= Calibri"> The application review process will begin December 1, 2015 and co= ntinue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Antici= pated start date is September 1, 2016.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">Applications: Interested candidates should apply online at </span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"><a href=3D"https://umass.interviewe= xchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3D64414">https://umass.interviewexchange.co= m/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3D64414</a> </span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri">and= provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement outlining t= heir research expertise, future research goals, and teaching philosophy, th= e names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts of all gradua= te training.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-fam= ily:Calibri">For questions about the application process, please contact Dr= . Sarah Poissant, Search Committee Chair, at spoissant@xxxxxxxx </span><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"></span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse fac= ulty 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 appli= cations from these and other protected group members. Because broad d= iversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universit= y's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each app= licant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students = and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrou= nds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcomi= ng or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.</s= pan></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:n= one;=0A= text-autospace:none"> <span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:=0A= Calibri">We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant prof= essor position.<span style=3D"mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at othe= r ranks may receive consideration.</span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <br> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html> --_000_15894B5B16D3B0459ACE6B67857CD99A2B2B595Foitex2010mb1_--