Assistant or Associate Professor - Communication Disorders -Tenure Track at University of Central Missouri in warrensburg, Missouri

Job Description:

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary Depends on Qualifications
Job Type Faculty Full Time
Division Communication Disorders
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998439
Opening Date 08/25/2024

Description

The Communication Disorders Program at the University of Central Missouri in Warresnburg inites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant professor faculty position (speech-language pathology). Summer teaching may be available.

Examples of Duties

Responsibilities included:

• Teaching 12 hours of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester, including clinical (teaching) supervision.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research.
• Discipline-based scholarship
• University/discipline service.

Typical Qualifications

Candidate must possess a doctorate degree in communication disorders and/or sciences, or another advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D).

Preferred expertise with adult neurogenic cognitive linguistics communication disorders and/or voice and swallowing disorders however, the position is open for all areas of emphasis for exceptional candidates.

Candidates must also possess experience instructing and mentoring student clinicians, experience teaching at the university level, and experience building and sustaining a clinical caseload.

Supplemental Information

About the University of Central Missouri: The University of Central Missouri is a public comprehensive university with more than 11,000 students and is located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area in Warrensburg, Missouri. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: To apply online. Apply to position #998439. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references should be submitted.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Initial screening of applications begins February 1, 2025, and continues until all positions are filled.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo or (660)543-4255.
For more information about the position, contact Greg Turner, PhD., CCC-SLP, Search Committee Chair, Communication Disorders program, email address: turner@ucmo.edu.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Temporary or adjunct positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

AgencyUniversity of Central Missouri (UCM)Address PO Box 800

Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093-5299 Phone(660) 543-4255
Website https://www.ucmo.edu/

PI250109427

Apply Now