Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Job Details

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in our newly developing Speech-Language Pathology Program. The program offers the degree of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, incorporating the academic, clinical, and research experiences necessary to prepare students for entry level practice as speech-language pathologists. The program is located on the Center City Campus in Philadelphia.

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology is an integral part of the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JCRS) which also includes the departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Athletic Training.  The programs within JCRS reflect the University’s commitment to educate future healthcare professionals of the highest quality and ethical standards for contemporary practice in the global community.  The College is committed to a culture of clinical excellence through collaborative education and practice, innovative teaching, integrated experiential learning and evidence-base practice.

Job Description

PhD or EdD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field is preferred however applicants who are ABD are also encouraged to apply. Current ASHA Certification and eligibility for licensure as a speech-language pathologist in Pennsylvania are required.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: swallowing disorders, voice disorders, neurogenic speech disorders or motor speech.  The successful candidate will possess a documented record of scholarship and excellence in teaching.

This position is a 12- month full-time appointment.  Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.  

Review of applications to fill this position will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. 

Applicants are requested to submit an on-line application/CV: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html then enter in search box: JR_9301777 to apply.

Please also submit a letter of application that includes curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to [email protected]

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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