Announcement of Opening College of health & human services department of COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
	Position:	Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology, specialization in Language and Language Disorders
	Starting Date:	Fall Quarter 2008 or Winter Quarter 2009
	Minimum Qualifications:	Doctorate from accredited institution of higher education in Speech-Language Pathology or related field. (ABD’s will be considered; however, individuals who have a doctorate at time of appointment are preferred; doctorate required for tenure). CCC-SLP, eligible for California Licensure in SLP. Competency in child language disorders and/or normal speech/language development. Teaching experience desirable. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, some clinical supervision, research in areas of interest, student advisement and committee service. Perfect opportunity for person wanting major impact in helping to shape future direction of a program with a long rich history of clinical education. The Department, which is located in the college of Health and Human Services, offers programs leading to the B.A. degree in Communication Disorders and M.A. degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The M.A. program is highly competitive and no graduating student has failed the Praxis National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology in several years. An on-site Speech Science Lag and a computer Lab are located in the department as well as a Speech Clinic, Hearing Clinic and access to a large variety of off-campus training sites. Release time from some teaching is possible and other major research institutions are in close proximity for collaboration.
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	Salary:	Initial salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
	The University:	California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.
	Required Documentation:	Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
	Application:	Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to: Edward S. Klein, Ph.D., Chair – Search Committee Department of Communication Disorders California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8110 In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship. TOP | Cal State L.A. | Faculty Positions

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