Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Higher Research Activity located in DeKalb, IL. DeKalb is a diverse and growing community providing residents with a small-town feel and the benefits of a large university. The Speech-Language Pathology program is part of the interdisciplinary School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders and offers a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders, a master’s degree in communicative disorders with a specialization in speech-language pathology, and a multicultural certificate in speech-language pathology. Faculty in Audiology, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology collaborate in clinical and research endeavors. The prospective candidate will work with a diverse student and clinic population and enjoy a comfortable work/life balance. Excellent off-campus sites are available for practicum, research, and grant development. The school includes a 27,000 sq. ft. multidisciplinary clinic space which houses the Speech-Language-Hearing and Physical Therapy Clinics. For more information about the program, visit https://www.chhs.niu.edu/slp/
We are inviting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, promotable, clinical faculty position subject to funding at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor within the Speech-Language Pathology program. Faculty rank is dependent on experience, qualifications, and Board policies.
The faculty member will positively contribute to committee service within the program, university, community, and profession, provide student advisement to graduate students and undergraduate students, as appropriate, participate in research projects and coordinate community outreach programs. Responsibilities include supervising in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and participation in interdisciplinary committees. We seek faculty who embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education and hands-on involvement in research and community engagement.
Position Description Summary
The Clinical Assistant Professor is responsible for all aspects of direct patient care, will provide clinical instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students, will serve on committees within the university and/or professional organizations, and may provide classroom instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical instruction to SLP students and other students as appropriate;
- Provide clinical services to patients in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic;
- Positively contribute to service within the university (program, school, college, university levels) and profession;
- Provide student advisement and support student research;
- Engage in scholarly activity (e.g. research presentations, publications, grants);
- Contribute to curriculum development and program advancement.
- Collaborate within the campus and community to promote the advancement of the program and the mission of the University.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Earned Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or related field by the time of hire;
- Current CCC-SLP, and IL licensure in speech-language pathology;
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a licensed SLP post Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY);
- Expertise in areas that complement expertise of existing faculty to ensure depth and breadth across the scope of practice as required by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
- Demonstrated experience with committing to diversity and promoting an inclusive work and learning environments that foster creativity and innovation.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to contribute to meeting the program’s instructional needs;
- Strong oral, written, visual, and electronic communication skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact in a positive manner with diverse faculty, staff, patients, students, and clinicians as well as with people of varying economic and cultural backgrounds;
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and counseling skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge in evidence-based practice;
- Ability to teach academic and clinical skills to students;
- Ability to adhere to program’s immunization policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in: teaching in a speech-language pathology program; clinic/program administration; participation on university committees/departmental projects; utilization of course management systems to deliver organized and meaningful content;
- History of engagement and service to the profession at the local, state, and/or national level.
- Expertise in providing services to clients from three to age twelve.
- Professional Educator Licensure
- Bilingual in Spanish and English or American Sign Language with the ability to professionally communicate in both languages to provide clinical care.
- Additionally, preference will be given to individuals who have experience providing care to diverse populations.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a record of professional service, research, and experience developing grants for programming is desirable.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 2024, or as soon as possible after priority review date.
Salary Starting at $80,000.16; Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Application Procedure: For fullest consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/78837 to create an application profile and submit the following materials by July 30, 2024.
Application Materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter that includes discussion of how the candidate meets all the qualifications and requirements
- Licensure information including licensure confirmation/certificate, that includes licenses number and expiration date
- List of three professional current/recent references e.g. a supervisor, direct report, or peer who the candidate has worked with in the last five years
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
Interviews may occur before July 30, 2024, but a decision will not be made until all applications received by that date have been considered. Applications received after this date are welcomed but will be considered as needed.
For additional questions, please contact Lara Lyles at llyles@niu.edu.