17.3106, Jobs: Eng & Speech Lang Learning/Processing: Asst Prof, Northwestern U

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Subject: 17.3106, Jobs: Eng & Speech Lang Learning/Processing: Asst Prof, Northwestern U

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Date: 20-Oct-2006
From: Saundra Rothman < srothman at northwestern.edu >
Subject: English & Speech Language Learning and Processing: Asst Prof, Northwestern University, IL, USA 

	
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Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:33:49
From: Saundra Rothman < srothman at northwestern.edu >
Subject: English & Speech Language Learning and Processing: Asst Prof, Northwestern University, IL, USA 
 

University or Organization: Northwestern University 
Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Web Address: http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd/
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition; Speech Language Learning and Processing
Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Northwestern University, Roxelyn & Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences 
and Disorders is searching for a faculty member, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, 
with a promising or established research program on child language with an emphasis on 
disorders, learning, acquisition and/or processing, with a vision to pursue a program of 
translational research. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to: specific language 
impairment, autism, Down's syndrome, cochlear implants, and emerging literacy. This nine-month 
tenure-track position is based on the Evanston campus.  Preferred starting date: September 1, 
2007.  Duties: Development of a fundable program of research, teach courses in child language 
disorders and related topics, direct student research, and provide academic advising.  
Qualifications:  Earned Ph.D. required. The candidate must have interests and experience required 
to teach courses in the Department and develop interdisciplinary research affiliations with other 
units of the University.   Salary: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.  

Application procedure: Send cover letter describing teaching and research interests and experience, 
a current vita (including e-mail address), reprints, and three letters of recommendation to the chair 
of the search committee by December 15, 2006.

The University:  Northwestern University is one of the nation's largest private research universities.  
The main campus is located in Evanston and the medical campus is located 12 miles south in 
Chicago.  Both campuses are located on the shore of Lake Michigan.  There is continuing expansion 
of University facilities and programs, particularly in the sciences and medicine.  Cultural, social, and 
recreational activities abound on and near each campus.

S-101-07 Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women 
and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United 
States.

Address for Applications:
	Language Position Search 
	Communication Sciences and Disorders 
	Northwestern University 
	2240 Campus Drive 
	Evanston, IL 60208-3540 
	USA 
	 
Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2006 (Open until filled)

Contact Information:
	Dr. Cynthia Thompson 
	Email: ckthom at northwestern.edu





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