Assistant Professor Position in Communication Sciences & Disorders -- 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 2005,
contingent upon funding.  Minimum qualifications include an earned
research doctorate in communication sciences/disorders or a related
discipline conferred by August 22, 2005 in order to be appointed as an
Assistant Professor.  Preferred qualifications include (1) expertise in
neuroscience of communication, with a research specialty in one or more
of the following:  (a) motor speech disorders, (b) developmental
disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, (c) fluency, or (d)
anatomy & physiology of the speech and language mechanism; however,
strong applications with other specializations are welcome, especially
those that complement the research strengths of the faculty;  (2)
CCC-SLP and Florida license eligibility; (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 experience.

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 full service community clinic which 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 I Universities.  Founded in 1956, USF is the
largest metropolitan university in the Southeastern United States,
serving 42,000 students in 10 colleges on campuses in Tampa, Lakeland,
St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee.   USF offers degree programs in 80
undergraduate disciplines, over 100 master's and specialists programs,
and 30 doctoral programs, including the M.D.  

Applications must be received by December 1, 2004.  Send application
letter, CV, selected publication reprints, and three letters of
reference to:  Jacqueline Hinckley, Ph.D., University of South Florida,
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, 4202 East Fowler Ave.,
PCD1017, Tampa, FL  33620-8150; Phone 813-974-7468; Fax 813-974-0822
(email: jhinckle 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
Director, CSD Ph.D Program
University of South Florida
PCD 1017
Tampa, FL 33620
Voice mail: (813) 974-9812
Fax: (813) 974-0822