Professor and Department Chair

Professor and Department Chair

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts

http://www.emerson.edu/

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College seeks a senior faculty member with primary expertise in the area of Speech-Language Pathology to serve as Department Chair beginning in August, 2012.

Required qualifications include: 1) a completed doctorate in Speech and Hearing Science,

Communication Disorders, or a related discipline, 2) a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, 3) an established research record, 4) full professor ranking or demonstrated capacity to achieve full professor within a short period of time after arrival, 5) demonstrated administrative leadership capacity, and 6) commitment to diversity. ASHA Certification (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.

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 U.S. 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. Daniel Kempler, Department Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Daniel_Kempler@emerson.edu, 617-824-8302. 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 immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, please submit applications by November 1st, 2011.

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.