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Job Description
The Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the School of Medicine, invites applicants to apply for a 12-month non-tenure track position.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for clinical and classroom teaching, the opportunity to foster student development, and contributing to the growth and development of higher education programming. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate collaboration; strategic thinking; a high level of communication skills including verbal, written and active listening; a willingness to adapt to change, and a commitment to professionalism in practice. Alignment with the UNR School of Medicine core values is a must: people are our strength, we serve with integrity, we innovate and improve, and we succeed with trust and respect.
Required Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
Holds or eligible for Nevada State License in SLP
Holds or eligible for Nevada Department of Education License in SLP
English proficiency both spoken and written
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish proficiency both spoken and written
Demonstrates clinical expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment, specifically in the areas of dysphagia/feeding and swallowing, social-pragmatic skills, stuttering, speech sounds, motor speech disorders/apraxia of speech, language, and augmentative and alternative communication
A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
Experience working in pediatric school or clinical settings (e.g., early intervention, K-12 schools, private practice, and/or outpatient facilities).
Experience supervising graduate students/interns for a minimum of three years after earning the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
Committed to applying current best-practices to teaching and clinical education
Interested in fostering the development of students to become professional leaders
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary capacity with health care and education professionals across the university and the community
Interest in building clinical services in rural Nevada communities.
Completed a minimum of two hours of continuing education in clinical supervision.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide didactic and clinical instruction during the 12-month calendar year to support the educational mission of the department. This will include involvement in our Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in speech-language pathology programs. The person in this position will provide clinical services to clients in the university-based clinic (University Health, as operated by Renown Health), provide clinical instruction/education to graduate students within the university-based clinic and/or in community-based settings in local and rural Northern Nevada areas. The ideal candidate will be willing to travel to rural Nevada communities as a component of this position. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background, competency, and interests of the individual.
Compensation Grade
Lecturer - I
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (12-month), Instructor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits
Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/about.
For more information about the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, please visit https://med.unr.edu/speech-pathology
Reno Information
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Department Contacts
Tara Doerring
Search Coordinator
Full-Time Equivalent
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Required Attachment(s)
1) Resume/CV
2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)
3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our mission. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks applications from candidates with all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.