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Job Description

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (www.umass.edu/sphhs) is seeking talented applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track clinical associate professor/clinic director position (12-month appointment) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The initial appointment period is two years with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the educational, business, fiscal, and privacy/security operations of the department’s clinic. This includes program development, marketing of clinic services, maintaining statistics on clinical services, oversight of clinical education with associated administrative duties, coordinating on-campus and off-campus clinical placement programs including clinical advising, executing off-campus affiliation agreements, tracking vaccination and background checks, supervising and supporting office staff and clinical service providers, and overseeing and assisting with clinical supervision of graduate students as needed. Possibilities exist for teaching and/or research activity. Providing service to the department, university, community, and profession is also expected, including participation on committees, projects, and other activities that support the university, college, and departmental mission.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Candidates must hold a Master’s, AuD, or PhD degree (PhD preferred) in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university or college; ASHA CCC; current Massachusetts License in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, or eligibility for such license; 3-5 years’ experience supervising students. Experience in clinical administration is preferred.

Additional Information

Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Additional Details

Exercises considerable initiative, leadership, judgment, responsibility and decision-making.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Salary: Information

Commensurate with Experience

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

To apply please submit a:

• Cover letter
• Personal statement indicating your qualifications for the position, your clinic education and supervision philosophy, and a discussion of your approach to enhancing equity, inclusion, and access.
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references.

Recommenders will only be contacted for short-list applicants. For more information contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Nathaniel Whitmal (nwhitmal@comdis.umass.edu).

Search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.