Speech-Language Pathology Asst/Assoc Professor – Rank DOQ

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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. 

MMI is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. Our 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. Now housed in a new, state of the art facility in Aksarben Village, with a dedicated space for ADL training, aquatics, and integrated programming for individuals with Autism, MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical programming, innovative research and community engagement. Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city, with committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely generous community, and a myriad of cultural events.

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.

As clinical faculty in the MMI SLP department, this individual would 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. Rank will depend on qualifications. Responsibilities broadly encompass: 
 
Clinical: Providing diagnosis and treatment to individuals with speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders; developing clinical service programs that serve children and adults with IDD, 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. 
 
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. 
 
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 three years of experience in the provision of speech-language pathology services. 
 
Supplemental Qualifications: 
Experience in the areas of dysphagia, AAC, or autism. SLP-BCBA preferred. Skills in public speaking and presentations. 
 
Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

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 three years of experience in the provision of speech-language pathology services.

Experience in the areas of dysphagia, AAC, or autism. SLP-BCBA preferred. Skills in public speaking and presentations. 

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