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Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2024 - 106 Department MMI Speech Pathology 50000699 Business Unit(College/Institute) Munroe-Meyer Institute FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Hours May Vary Requisition Category Faculty Requisition Title Speech-Language Pathology - Assistant/Associate Professor (Rank DOQ) Job Title/Academic Rank Speech-Language Pathology - Assistant/Associate Professor (Rank DOQ) Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Faculty Job Requisition Begin Date 03/22/2024
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Position Summary
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The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha is currently accepting applications for a faculty position in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) as an Assistant/Associate Professor. Rank will depend on qualifications. As clinical faculty in the MMI SLP department, this individual will be responsible for conducting clinical, translational or other applicable research within their area of clinical specialty, grant-writing, and training of entry-level, clinical and/or graduate level students. Responsibilities broadly encompass:
Research: Developing and maintaining clinical research expertise within topics related to SLP services; pursuing and securing extramural funding for clinical/translational research; developing and participating in interdisciplinary and intercampus research, program development, and training; supervising of postdoc/inter/graduate student research projects.
Clinical: Providing diagnosis and treatment to individuals with speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders; developing clinical service programs that serve children and adults with a range of diagnoses, establishing community partnerships that support functional communication, and provide oversight of such programs/partnerships.
Education: Developing and instructing graduate and/or post-graduate students at a level commensurate with experience and scholarly credentials; developing and teaching classes in masters and doctoral degree programs at MMI; providing lectures, workshops, and training opportunities in interdisciplinary settings in MMI departments and programs and community partners; presenting at local, regional or national conferences in areas relevant to expertise.
About MMI: MMI is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world. MMI’s mission is “to be world leaders in transforming the lives of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs, their families and the community through outreach, engagement, premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care”. MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars: research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC. MMI has an annual budget of more than $40M, approximately 500 employees, and our 17 disciplines provide over 90,000 clinical services each year serving individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and has a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming, innovative research, and community engagement.
MMI is committed to respect and benefit for all individual reflecting the rich diversity in our culture without preference or exclusion for actual or perceived differences. These differences include ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, immigration status, language, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexuality, socio-economic status and other personal identities and experiences.
About Omaha: With a metro area population of more than 1 million, Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city, with committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely generous community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining scene, myriad of cultural events, and friendly people.
To learn more about this opportunity contact Susan Fager, Director of Speech-Language Pathology, at: sfager@unmc.edu.
Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related area (Strong ABD candidate considered)
Licensure or license eligibility to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Nebraska
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Minimum one year of experience in the provision of speech-language pathology services
Supplemental Qualifications
Experience in pediatric dysphagia, AAC, or autism
Skills in public speaking and presentations.
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