Job Opportunities

Cambodia’s first ever university course in
DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT

Begins this year with generous funding from Rotary International!

We are looking for experienced SLP volunteers to come to Cambodia to supervise student practicums in five Phnom Penh hospitals and clinics.

ALL EXPENSES PAID!

• Three-month positions (up to nine months possible)
• Practicum supervision begins in January 2024
• Visit our website at www.speechtherapycambodia.org.

Contact Elizabeth Chafcouloff: chafcouloff@gmail.com for job description and complete information on this exciting program!

Small, boutique New York City based professional practice seeks a dynamic CF-SLP with TSSLD for a full-time position.

REQUIREMENTS: The position is 5 full days per week, with four days during the week and one weekend day. It is a salaried position with full benefits offered within a strong, supervised CF program. Extensive training is provided, but autonomy is also expected.

The position will primarily be pediatric within a private school setting near to the Open Lines office on the Upper West Side. The position will also require in-office and virtual work during the week and on the weekend day. This position will involve some but minimal work with adults with and without neurogenically based communication disorders. There may be occasional in-home as well. LSVT LOUD or LSVT LOUD for KIDS as well as a TSSLD license is required to be accepted for the position.

If this is something you are interested in, please let me know, and we will schedule you for the initial interview, which is conducted online. There are typically 4-5 interview sessions with the director and staff during this process.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with an independent boutique agency that focuses on quality of care while seeking to evoke a sense of ease, wellness and healing above all else!

Calvin University invites applications and nominations for a full-time regular faculty member to join the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department (SPAUD). Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching; scholarly activity; department- and University-level service; academic advising; and mentoring student research. The opening is at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

REQUIREMENTS

The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in speech-language pathology or a related field. Strong ABD candidates nearing the completion of their degree are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and master’s levels as well as an active stream of relevant research and publication. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.

The university will prioritize candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content, and deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty members typically teach 24 semester hours (6 4-credit courses) per academic year. Faculty are expected to grow in Reformed Christian commitment, to pursue an active scholarly agenda, to teach effectively, and to serve the university, department, students, and the wider community. Candidates will be asked to affirm their commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. (See Educating for Shalom and Faculty Expectations.) Calvin University provides numerous faculty development opportunities to foster growth in these commitments.

FACULTY RESOURCES

Calvin University stands at the forefront of Christian scholarship across disciplines. The University hosts a number of Centers and Institutes and provides other funding opportunities to support faculty teaching and research, including sabbaticals, grants, course releases, summer research stipends, travel funds, and student research opportunities.

ABOUT THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

We are committed to preparing our students with the academic knowledge, clinical skills, and reflective practices necessary to enter the field as professionals who are lifelong learners and leaders in advocacy. Our staff and faculty describe the SPAUD department as a community of teachers who are dedicated to engaging collaboratively in meaningful work, as well as keeping a sense of humor during meetings. We are seeking a collaborative colleague interested in serving at a liberal arts university with opportunities for interprofessional initiatives in teaching, clinical work, and scholarship.

ABOUT CALVIN UNIVERSITY

Calvin University is a top-ranked national university that equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Approximately 3,000 Calvin students study the liberal arts and select from a broad range of majors and professional programs. The university is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately one million people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit. Furthermore, the West Michigan region is ranked by Forbes as the #1 place to raise a family. For more information, please visit http://www.calvin.edu/go/facultyopenings

Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin University is an educational agency of the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion.

TO APPLY

Complete the online application process and attach the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the requirements and responsibilities of the position, including your interest in teaching and scholarship at a Reformed Christian University
• Full curriculum vitae
• An original written statement (250–500 words) addressing the following topics:
  • description and affirmation of your Christian faith
  • description of how you envision that faith will influence your work as a faculty member at Calvin University
  • confirmation of your support of the stated mission of Calvin University as a Reformed institution

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions, email Brian Kreisman, Department Chair (brian.kreisman@calvin.edu).

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

About the program

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) post graduate degree fellowship in speech-language pathology is a full-time position that lasts for 12 months, and is primarily clinical in nature. This experience includes all clinical hours and requirements for completion of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association fellowship experience. Primary clinical training occurs at the Child Development & Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) Clinics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, with training and mentorship provided by our faculty of speech-language pathologists. Clinical fellows engage in multidisciplinary team assessments in rotations through our Craniofacial, Feeding, Autism, Down Syndrome, Child Development, and Neurodevelopment Clinics. The fellowship also includes intervention and treatment opportunities for children with communication disorders in the CDRC clinics.

In addition to clinical experience, the clinical fellow will also participate in:

• Interdisciplinary training in the LEND program
• Weekly interdisciplinary seminars with topics related to community outreach, family issues that affect children with developmental disabilities, leadership, and policy development
• Engagement in a family mentoring experience
• Engagement in a leadership/community engagement project
• A research project and presentation under the guidance of a mentor
• Leadership and teaching opportunities
• Opportunities for continuing education

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the CDRC aims to provide training leadership in clinical care and coordination, family systems, education, public policy, community resources, and advocacy for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, utilizing an interdisciplinary model. Our annual LEND program includes faculty and a cohort of approximately 16 long term trainees from 12 disciplines, including speech-language pathology.

This fellowship is co-sponsored by the Division of Speech-Language Pathology and the Institute on Development & Disability at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

How to apply

Applicants must be a US Citizen or have a permanent residency Visa, have the minimum of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, a conditional license to practice in the state of Oregon (can be arranged after acceptance into the program), and meet all the requirements for clinical certification except the Clinical Fellowship. Oregon Health & Science University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, and successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse community populations. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

Applicants must submit:

1. A letter of intent, not to exceed two pages, including;

• Interest and goals related to this fellowship position
• Background as it relates to the position description and activities outlined above, including experience working with pediatric populations and diverse populations as well as experience with leadership, advocacy, community engagement and/or research

2. A resume, not to exceed two pages; and
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a clinical supervisor or recommender who has observed clinical experience/skill

We request that the letter of intent and resume be submitted by the candidate via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu.

We request that all letters of recommendation be submitted by the recommender via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. Please include the first and last name of the candidate in the heading of the email.

Complete Applications must be received by February 1, 2023, 12 pm PST to be considered.

Terms

Modest stipends will be available for the 2023-24 academic year. Stipends are contingent upon continued grant funding, and fellowships are funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Compensation inquiries can be sent to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. The beginning date for the fellowship is the first week of September.

Once selected, trainees will be required to demonstrate that they have health insurance and that they have received all required vaccinations, to include COVID-19 vaccination.

Fellows are required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations, and if the full panel required by OHSU is not current, then they will need to update vaccinations at their expense. Current required vaccinations include: Diphtheria+Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Polio, Rubella, and Rubeola, or proof of prior disease. COVID-19 vaccination is also required. Additionally, Hepatitis B vaccination is encouraged, but not required. For more information about required vaccinations, please contact Nicole Valdivia Nava at navan@ohsu.edu.

Fellows are required to provide proof of personal medical insurance coverage prior to starting training, and must maintain that coverage over the course of the training period. Additional financial support is added to the stipend to assist with obtaining insurance (see Stipend/Benefits).

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Hannah Sanford-Keller, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
LEND Training Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology
Institute on Development and Disability
LEND Program
707 S.W. Gaines Street
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503-494-2737
Fax: 503-494-6868
sanfordh@ohsu.edu

The Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Saint Louis University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor starting August 2023. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in speech-language pathology or related area. ABD will be considered, if finished by first semester of employment
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• A record of research and scholarly accomplishments
• Expertise in acquired neurogenic communication disorders
• ASHA certification and ability to obtain MO licensure

Responsibilities

This 9-month position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, maintaining an active research agenda, mentoring student research, advising students, and participating in service.

How to Apply

All applications must be made online at https://bit.ly/slu-slhs-assistant-professor Applicants will include a letter of interest, CV/resume, names and contact information for three references, proof of ASHA certification and official doctoral transcripts. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Yi-Fang Chiu, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Search Committee Chairperson Email: yifang.chiu@health.slu.edu