University of South Florida, Assistant Professor Position

[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 2007,
contingent upon funding. Minimum qualifications include: (1) an earned
research doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related
discipline by time of appointment (for rank of Assistant Professor;
initial appointment as an Instructor may be possible if degree has not
been conferred); (2) expertise in child language and literacy
development and disorders; and (3) evidence of potential to establish an
independent research program that could attract external grant funding.
Preferred qualifications include: (1) specialty in either (a)
bilingualism, particularly Spanish/English, (b) language variation
(e.g., sociolinguistic differences), or (c) the neurogenetic or
neurobiological bases of developmental disabilities (e.g., autism
spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, etc.); (2) CCC- SLP and eligibility
for Florida Licensure. Responsibilities of the position 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
preparation 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 the
largest metropolitan university in the Southeastern United States,
serving 44,000 students in 12 colleges on four campuses.  USF offers
over 200 degree programs from the undergraduate to the doctoral level,
including the M.D. The faculty numbers more than 2,000 members.

 

For full consideration, we must receive your application materials by
February 23, 2007. Applications received after this date will be moved
forward only in cases of compelling merit. Send application letter, CV,
selected publication reprints or preprints, and three letters of
reference to: Stefan A. Frisch, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair,
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South
Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave PCD1017, Tampa FL 33620-8150. For questions,
please phone 813-974-6563, or email frisch at cas.usf.edu . 

 

According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are
open to the public.  For ADA accommodations, please contact Peggy Ott at
813-974-9780, or email pott at cas.usf.edu at least five working days prior
to need.  USF is an AA/EEO institution.

 

Elaine R. Silliman, Ph.D. 
Professor 
Communication Sciences & Disorders and 
Cognitive and Neural Sciences 
University of South Florida 
Tampa, FL 33620 
Voice mail: (813) 974-9812 
E-mail: silliman at cas.usf.edu 
http://www.cas.usf.edu/csd/index.htm 

 

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