Instructor of Communication Disorders and Sciences - 9 MONTH

Faculty - Non-Tenure

No

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Counseling, Adult, & Rehabilitation Education

The Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) undergraduate program in the School of Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation (CHPR) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Instructor Faculty member at the undergraduate level. The CDS Instructor is expected to: engage in on-campus and online teaching, including maintenance of on-campus office hours; collaborate through service obligations to the school, college, and profession; and maintain all professional credentials. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• M.S. degree in Audiology and/or Communication Sciences and Disorders;
• Certification in clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Audiology (CCCA);
• Previous teaching experience, preferably in the field.
  

Preferred Education and/or Experience: 

• Ph.D. or Au.D. in Audiology and/or Communication Sciences and Disorders;
• Field-specific online course development experience;
• Experience in Audiology Assessment and Rehabilitation;
• Research experience.
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours per Fall and Spring term, with possible Summer teaching available based on the needs of the program;
• Help coordinate student clinical experiences;
• Assist with program and school committee responsibilities;
• Assist, monitor, and evaluate students in the courses assigned;
• Assist and offer professional guidance to students interested in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology;
• Maintain all professional credentials, such as a certificate for clinical competence (CCC-SLP or CCCA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrable knowledge of best practices in the area of expertise;
• Demonstrable knowledge of ASHA’s 2020 Standard for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology;
• Ability to interact, manage, motivate, and evaluate a diverse population of students; Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

David Montague, Interim Director, drmontague@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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