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NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY<br>
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POSITION: </b>Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and
Disorders. Full-time (9-month), Continuous, Tenure Track
Appointment.<br>
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<b>QUALIFICATIONS: </b>Ph.D. in communication sciences and
disorders, education, psychology, child development, applied linguistics,
or a related field with an emphasis on children’s language and literacy
development in multicultural contexts. Candidates with diverse areas of
expertise related to language and literacy are invited to apply, e.g.,
phonology, dual language development, school-age language, severe needs,
etc. A demonstrated record of scholarship, and promise of external
funding are important.<br>
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<b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b> Develop a research program that will
strengthen the links between research and practice in the areas of
language and literacy development currently targeted by faculty in the
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and in the
interdisciplinary initiatives of Penn State’s Children, Youth, and
Families Consortium. The Department seeks to expand upon current
faculty’s expertise in multicultural issues with expertise that furthers
partnerships with schools and communities, including enhancing
opportunities for children from diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, particularly those at risk for speech and language
disorders. Responsibilities include commitment to graduate and
undergraduate education through teaching graduate/undergraduate courses;
supervising undergraduate/graduate (M.S./Ph.D.) research and service to
the Department, College, and University. <br>
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<b>STARTING DATE:</b> Fall Semester, 2005<br>
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<b>SALARY:</b> Commensurate with qualifications and
experience.<br>
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<b>DEADLINE:</b> Review of credentials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. To receive full
consideration, materials should be received prior to January 1,
2005.<br>
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<b>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</b> Submit letter of application, current
vitae, official transcripts of terminal degree, recent publications, and
three letters of reference to: <br>
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<div align="center">Adele W. Miccio, Ph.D.<br>
Search Committee Chair<br>
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders<br>
The Pennsylvania State University<br>
110 Moore Building<br>
University Park, PA 16802<br>
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Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.<br><br>
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Carol Miller, Ph.D.<br>
Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders<br>
Penn State University<br>
115-B Moore Building<br>
(814) 865-6213<br>
cam47@psu.edu<br>
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