Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Emerson College, Boston

www.emerson.edu.

The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders seeks two tenure track/tenured

faculty positions with initial appointments beginning September 1, 2012.

Applicants must have a completed doctorate in Communication Disorders or related

discipline (including Psychology and Neuropsychology) at the time of appointment.

Preference will be given for applicants with current Certificate of Clinical Competence;

record of excellence in teaching and published research; familiarity with ASHA standards

and certification; and experience with student recruitment, advising and program

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assignment and specify areas of teaching competence. Tenure status, rank and salary

commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The program in Communication Sciences & Disorders is one of the oldest and most

respected in the country, and is highly ranked among the most competitive graduate

programs in communication disorders in the US. The department offers state-of-the-art,

handicap accessible, on-campus clinical facilities easily reached by public transportation.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors

in communication and the arts. Emerson College is located in the center of Boston,

surrounded by major healthcare and research centers, which provide a wide range of

clinical and research opportunities for faculty and students. The College enrolls

approximately 3,000 full-time undergraduates and nearly 1,000 full and part-time

graduate students in its School of the Arts and School of Communication.

Inquiries and applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vita, and names of three

references, should be directed to Dr. Amit Bajaj, Search Committee Chair, Department of

Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston,

MA 02116, Amit_Bajaj@emerson.edu 617-824-8305.

You must also fill out an online application form in addition to submitting your

application materials directly to the department. Please visit our faculty employment web

page at http://www2.emerson.edu/hr/Employment.cfm to view this position and submit

your information. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until

an appointment is made.Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its

faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful

candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from

diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged

to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity

in its workplace.