Due to unprecedented growth in our undergraduate and graduate student enrollment, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Radford University is seeking to expand and develop new areas of clinical research to enhance our programs. The selected candidate will pioneer the creation of a new clinical practice in their area of expertise ith collaborating partners. This practice will serve as a catalyst for the new emphasis on advanced clinical practice and research. We invite applications and nominations for full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Professor. The required areas of clinical research expertise are articulation and phonological disorders, motor speech disorders, fluency disorders, voice and resonance disorders and/or child language disorders. Multiple positions available.  These are nine-month appointments beginning August 2020 with possible summer funding available. Required qualifications include an earned doctoral degree or ABD in speech-language pathology or related area, qualifications requisite for Virginia licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and professional certification (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).  Applicants who are ABD and meet the requirements for licensure and certification must have their PhD conferred by May 2021. Individuals who are ABD will be hired at a rank of instructor. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework, supervising in the Radford University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, establishing or continuing a line of research in specialty area, student advising, and University service.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the position will be provided with a reduced teaching load during the first year of employment to support the development of a research program. Relocation funds are also available.

Candidates must submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, and contact information (names, addresses, and phone numbers) for three professional references.  The successful candidate will also be required to provide official transcripts.  Review of applications will begin December 6, 2019. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Lauren Flora, Chair of the Search Committee at lflora2@radford.edu.  Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/7902.  Paper submissions will not be accepted.