Faculty position

[Sherrill R Morris]

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

Rockhurst University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position, at the assistant or associate level, in its Communication
Sciences and Disorders program.  This is a nine-month position, beginning
August 2000, with the possibility of summer teaching.  Requirements
include an earned doctorate (preferred ;master's considered) in
speech-language pathology or speech and hearing science; CCC-SLP;
eligibility for licensure in Missouri; a record of excellence in teaching
in higher education; evidence of scholarship and research; and a
familiarity with state and national certification requirements.  Rank
commensurate with experience.

Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in one or more of
the following areas: adult neurogenic speech-language disorders, motor
speech disorders, and voice disorders.  Specific teaching responsibilities
will be determined by the areas of specialization of the incumbent.
Teaching will be at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Other
responsibilities include student advising and directing student research.
Some clinical supervision is possible.  We are seeking an individual
interested in assisting in the continued development of this new program
in accord with the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission and commitment
to excellence in graduate education in the health sciences.

Rockhurst University's Master of Science program in Communication Sciences
and Disorders was conferred candidacy status by the Council on Academic
Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) on March 1, 1999.   	


Rockhurst University, one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the
U.S., is located in the cultural and artistic center of the racially and
ethnically diverse Kansas City metropolitan area.  The University enrolls
2,900 students in four academic divisions.  The Department of
Communication Sciences and Disorders is housed in the College of Arts and
Sciences together with graduate programs in Occupational Therapy and
Physical Therapy.   For more information, visit our Web site:
www.rockhurst.edu.

Applications must include:  1) a letter expressing interest and indicating
qualifications for the position; 2) vita; 3) evidence of excellence in
teaching or clinical supervision; and 4) names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references who may be contacted.  Applications will be
reviewed beginning Feb. 15, 2000, and will be accepted until the position
is filled.  Applications should be sent to:	Dr. Shelly Chabon
			Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and
				Disorders
			Rockhurst University
			1100 Rockhurst Road
			Kansas City, MO  64110
			Email:  Shelly.Chabon at rockhurst.edu

Rockhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from women and minorities.