Tenure Track, Open Rank Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Tenure Track, Open Rank Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Florida International University, Communication Sciences & Disorders Department in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month position, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor to begin August 2024. The faculty member will be an integral part of the Master of Science program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders, and the pending interdisciplinary Ph.D.in Nursing and Health Sciences on the FIU campus. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching didactic courses at the MS level, PhD level, and in the post-baccalaureate prerequisite certificate program, as well as maintain an active programmatic line of research. Candidates with expertise in language development and disorders, language and literacy, and bilingualism across the lifespan will receive preferential consideration. Other areas may include: clinical management and procedures, Minimum qualifications include an earned research doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related discipline.

The unique focus of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is one of cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD) and bilingualism. The goal of the Department is to educate CLD professionals to meet the needs of multicultural individuals with communication disorders. The Master of Science degree program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The mission of the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences is to teach, conduct research, and serve the community. NWCNHS prepares diverse healthcare professionals as providers and leaders in the delivery of high quality, accessible, and culturally competent care within a highly technological and global environment. The College also promotes, expands and validates scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice through interdisciplinary research.

Qualified candidates should apply at http://www.facultycareers.fiu.edu to Job Opening ID 531843 and attach a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, application and complete required materials must be received by May 10, 2024. Application review will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 2024 or earlier. For questions or additional information, please contact Search and Screen Chair Dr. Mariateresa Munoz by phone 305-348-0361 and email MariaTeresa.Munoz@fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.