Job: Assistant professor of Spanish (tenure-track), University of South Florida (specialty area of bilingualism) - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 DECEMBER

[McGinnis, Scott]

University or Organization: University of South Florida
Rank of Job: Assistant Professor
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition, Bilingualism
Required Language(s): Spanish (SPN)

Description:

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 (http://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.

Address for Applications:

	Attn: Dr. Stefan Frisch
	University of South Florida
	Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
	4202 E Fowler Ave, PCD1017
	Tampa, FL 33620
	United States of America

	Applications are due by 31-Dec-2002


Contact Information:
	Stefan Frisch.
	Email: frisch at chuma1.cas.usf.edu
	Tel: (813)974-6563
	Fax: (813)974-0822
	Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/csd