Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina

Job Info

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Posting Number:

FAC00066PO24

Advertised Title:

Assistant Professor

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

Arnold School of Public Health

Department:

ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Advertised Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

39

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

9 months

Work County:

Richland

Tenure Information:

Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Search Category:

Faculty

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH; www.sph.sc.edu) invites applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2024.

The position will be responsible for developing and maintaining an independent, extramurally funded program of research in the areas of aphasia and longitudinal studies of aging. We seek a candidate who will also collaborate with other investigators in COMD who have expertise in aphasia, dementia, and hearing. The faculty member will also be responsible for teaching a distance education course in stuttering and other clinical courses in speech-language pathology within the department. Finally, they will contribute service to the department, university, and their field.The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related discipline (e.g., Psychology or Human Development) and have completed at least twenty-four months of postdoctoral research experience by the beginning date of employment. Research areas of interest should include but are not limited to aphasia, gerontology, stuttering, and longitudinal research design.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosts an active and collaborative research faculty, with existing strengths in child language and literacy, aphasia, neurodevelopmental disorders, motor speech disorders, and neurodegenerative disease. Our faculty have strong ties with community entities including local public and private schools, Prisma Health, the local VA hospital, as well as with research groups across the university, including:

·Research Consortium on Children and Families (https://sc.edu/rccf)·USC Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Center of Excellence
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/centers_and_institutes/uofscand/index.php·Institute for Mind and Brain (https://mindandbrain.sc.edu)·McCausland Center for Brain Imaging (https://www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu)

We currently have 25 full-time faculty and offer a CAA-accredited speech-language pathology master's degree program (in two modalities, on-campus and via distance-learning) as well as a PhD program. We offer a low teaching load to support faculty in developing and maintaining their research programs.

The Department is housed within the Arnold School of Public Health, which hosts a highly active and interdisciplinary research community, with $43.5 million in extramural funding garnered in the School in 2020. The Carnegie Foundation ranks the University of South Carolina as a "very high research activity" institution (R1).
We share the University of South Carolina's commitment to inclusive excellence overall, and our Department is specifically committed to increasing equity, inclusion, and by extension diversity in the field of speech-language pathology. Evidence of our department's ongoing commitment to this important objective includes: (a) our faculty has established a fellowship to financially support students from backgrounds that are under-represented in the field, (b) faculty, staff, and students have been participating in formal and informal instruction to further develop an inclusive environment that spans research, teaching, and service endeavors, and © the department has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty members that continually seeks to promote learning and responsiveness among all individuals affiliated with the department. We appreciate applications from individuals who are invested in supporting these efforts.

The University of South Carolina offers Family Friendly policies for faculty, including modified duties for childbirth or adoption and accommodations for dual career faculty. Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray.

Required Education and Experience:

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related discipline (e.g., Psychology or Human Development) and have completed at least twenty-four months of postdoctoral research experience by the beginning date of employment. Research areas of interest should include but are not limited to aphasia, gerontology, stuttering, and longitudinal research design.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related discipline (e.g., Psychology or Human Development) and have completed at least twenty-four months of postdoctoral research experience by the beginning date of employment. Research areas of interest should include but are not limited to aphasia, gerontology, stuttering, and longitudinal research design.

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2024

Job Open Date:

03/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Candidates should upload (1) a cover letter of application describing experience, accomplishments, and potential to contribute to research, teaching, and service; (2) a CV; (3) a research statement; (4) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; (5) contact information for three references (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates). Review of applications will begin April 4, 2024. Inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Angela McLeod, mcleogan@mailbox.sc.edu.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165863

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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