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Job Description
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis is one of the leading academic and clinical programs in the country. This 12-month non-tenure track position is ideal for a strong, innovative clinician whose focus area is primarily adults and who will provide clinical education in an academic setting. The clinical program offers the full scope of audiology services to our patients including diagnostic assessments across the lifespan, hearing aid services, cochlear implant services, bone conduction device services, electrophysiology assessments, vestibular assessments, auditory rehabilitation, and auditory processing disorder testing and treatment.
Applicants are expected to collaborate on research and service with clinical and academic faculty. This candidate is expected to be involved in the maintenance and growth of the audiology program. Applicants with experience in adult hearing evaluations and adult hearing aid services are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with cochlear implant services is preferred, though not required. This position requires an AuD or PhD. The applicant must have ASHA certification (CCC-A) and be eligible for TN state licensure.
We are excited to welcome motivated, team-oriented candidates that will complement and expand our existing programmatic strengths. As a clinical faculty member, there is an expectation to provide service to the School, including participating in committees and meetings.
The Memphis Speech and Hearing Center stands as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished communication healthcare facilities, serving the Memphis community since 1947. As an integral part of the University of Memphis since 1967, clinical excellence is combined with academic innovation through the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Our dynamic team of licensed clinicians and graduate trainees serves thousands of patients annually, providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, cognitive, and hearing and balance disorders across all age groups. The Center is located at 4055 North Park Loop, on the Park Avenue campus of the University of Memphis. It features state-of-the-art research laboratories alongside our clinical facilities, establishing MSHC as one of the premier speech and hearing facilities in the nation.
Our mission is threefold:
Deliver high-quality, innovative services in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders to Memphis area residents of all ages
Provide educational and training opportunities for clients and their families
Offer exceptional clinical education opportunities for future communication disorders professionals
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible to provide clinical instruction to graduate students, provide clinical service in the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center, the learning laboratory of the School of CSD, and provide service to the School and professions. Generally are not expected to conduct research, however, research activities may be included as part of the effort. Preparing students for the complexities and realities of the current professional environment; Staying current in their field of practice to ensure course/clinical practice content is consistent with the current professional practice; Organizing and supervising students in professional programs. This position is not eligible for tenure.
Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements:
AuD or PhD in audiology
Tennessee state licensure in audiology, or eligibility
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
At least 2 years of postgraduate experience
Completed at least.2 ASHA continuing education units (CEUs) (2 hours) in clinical education, and.1 CEU (1 hour) in ethics obtained within the past credentialing period. If this is not available, SCSD will assist with an independent study for ASHA CE credit
Evidence of potential ability in teaching, service to the institution, service to the profession, and contribution to student development and success. Professional comportment consistent with the Faculty Code of Conduct.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
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