Position at FLorida International University

[Eliane Ramos]

CHAIRPERSON – DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS

The College of Health and Urban Affairs at Florida International University
announces a search for Chairperson of the Department of Communication Sciences &
Disorders in the School of Health Sciences.  Responsibilities include teaching
in the areas of expertise, research, academic administration, faculty/curriculum
development, and student advisement.  Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. and
CCC-SLP, evidence of teaching and research effectiveness with strong record of
research funding and publication, strong interpersonal and managerial skills and
demonstrated leadership ability.

The department’s program in speech-language pathology has been recently
accredited.  It is a young program with an enthusiastic faculty and student body
looking to expand its position in the university and the community.  The
department is located in the College of Health & Urban Affairs and affords
faculty and students a unique opportunity for collaboration with individuals in
the departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health,
Dietetics & Nutrition, Nursing and Social Work.  FIU is located in the Miami
metropolitan area with its rich diversity of cultures and languages. The
department is committed to the outstanding academic and clinical preparation of
multicultural/multilingual populations.  The ideal candidate will have expertise
in bilingualism, but all areas of expertise will be considered.  Applicants will
be accepted until position is filled.
Review of applicants will start on August 1, 2005.

For consideration interested applicants should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Alfredo Ardila, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Florida International University
University Park Campus, Room  HLS 143
Miami, Fl. 33199
Telephone (305) 348-6589
Fax Number (305) 348-2740


Florida International University is a member of the State University System of
Florida and an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/ Affirmative Action Employer