Faculty Position - University of South Florida

[Silliman, Elaine]

Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. The
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites applicants for
one new tenure-track 9-month position, beginning August 2003, contingent
upon funding. Minimum qualifications include: (1) an earned research
doctorate in communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline by
time of appointment to be appointed as Assistant Professor; (2) expertise in
either (a) bilingualism, particularly Spanish/English, from the perspective
of any area of communication sciences and disorders (e.g., bilingual
language processing, bilingual language/literacy acquisition), or (b) the
neurogenetic or neurobiological bases of developmental disabilities (e.g.
autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome); (3) evidence of potential to
establish an independent research program capable of attracting external
support. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring masters and doctoral students,
and participating in departmental and university activities. Salary is
negotiable depending upon qualifications and expertise.

As the largest Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the
State of Florida (www.cas.usf.edu/csd), the Department offers B.A., M.S.,
Au.D., and Ph.D degrees as well as interdisciplinary degrees with the
Departments of Psychology and Special Education. The department maintains a
complete community clinic that offers a full range of speech, language, and
hearing services. Graduate students are provided opportunities to study in
selected settings among more than 200 affiliated practice sites. USF is a
Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research Extensive University, the second
largest recipient of extramural funding in the state university system, and
one of Florida's three designated Research 1 universities.  Founded in 1956,
USF is now the largest metropolitan university in the Southeastern United
States, serving 36,000 students in ten colleges on four campuses.  USF
offers degree programs in 79 undergraduate disciplines, 89 master's and
specialists programs, and 26 doctoral programs, including the M.D.  The
faculty numbers more than 2,000 members.

Applications must be received by December 31, 2002. Send application letter,
CV, selected publication reprints or preprints, and three letters of
reference to: Stefan A. Frisch, Department of Communication Sciences and
Disorders, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave PCD1017, Tampa FL
33620-8150; Phone 813-974-7468; Fax 813-974-0822; email
frisch at chuma1.cas.usf.edu. The University of South Florida is an AA/EO/EA
institution. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding
them are open to the public. For disabilities accommodation, please call
Peggy Ott at 813-974-9780; email pott at chuma1.cas.usf.edu.


Elaine R. Silliman, Ph.D.
Professor
Communication Sciences and Disorders and
Cognitive and Neural Sciences
University of South Florida
PCD 4021C
Tampa, FL 33620
Voice mail: (813) 974-9812
Fax: (813) 974-0822; (813) 974-8421
E-mail: silliman at chuma1.cas.usf.edu <silliman at chuma1.cas.usf.edu>