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Job Summary The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Lamar University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Audiology. Start date is negotiable. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable; and have a cooperative work style. All specialty areas will be considered. Specific consideration will be given for interest in the areas of hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. Summer employment opportunities and start-up research funding may be available. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences is a prestigious and highly regarded department in the College of Fine Arts & Communication at Lamar University. It is one of the highest research-producing departments on campus and fosters an environment of collegiality and research collaboration. It has a history of successful grant applications. The Department offers two graduate degree programs that are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA): (1) the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) and (2) the Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences, a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program leading to state licensure as an SLP-A, and an online graduate certificate program in Vocology. Residential programs in SPHS Department. How to apply:Interested candidates should apply atand submit the following: * letter of Interest * curriculum vitae * teaching philosophy (Please include information about how your teaching approach will create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students, recognizing and valuing different perspectives and experiences) * 5-year research agenda/philosophy * 3 letters of recommendation * Official transcripts are required at the time of employment. Additional Info Contact Name: Dr. Heather Reading, AuD, CCC-A Contact Address: Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS) Department Lamar University Box 10076 Beaumont, TX 77710 Contact Email: Contact Phone: (409) 880-8177 Instructions: Reviews of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Essential Job Functions * Scholarly and Creative Activities - maintaining active research, dissemination of research, and application for extramural funding; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate research endeavors * Course teaching, research productivity, clinical supervision, service to department, college & community. Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university. * Teaching-graduate courses, which includes clinical education, and undergraduate courses * Service to the Department, College, University; to the Community; to the Profession * Other departmental and program duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution. * Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association. * Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure Audiology at the time of hire * Those near completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent will be considered. Desired Qualifications: * Prefer obtainment of previous tenure, indicating proven success in research, teaching, and service. * Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology at the time of hire * College or university-level teaching experience. Supplemental Information Key Competencies: * Course Teaching, research productivity, clinical supervision, service to department, college and community, other assigned duties. Physical Requirements: Hold regular office hours, attend faculty meetings, ect. Job Conditions:Residential programs in SPHS department.