Assistant Professor and/or Associate Professor
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
2022161
Position Title:Assistant Professor and/or Associate Professor
FTE:1.0
Salary:Commensurate
Job Summary/Basic Function:About This Role:
The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Lamar University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology. Start date is negotiable. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable; and have a cooperative work style. All specialty areas will be considered. Specific consideration will be given for interest in the areas of motor speech disorders, dysphagia, and/or speech science. Summer employment opportunities and start-up research funding may be available.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
- Scholarly and Creative Activities – maintaining active research, dissemination of research, and application for extramural funding; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate research endeavors
- Teaching – graduate courses which includes clinical education and undergraduate courses
- Service – to the Department, College, University; to the Community; to the Profession
- Other departmental and program duties as assigned
Key Competencies:
- Course teaching, research productivity, clinical supervision, service to department, college & community, other assigned duties
Physical Requirements:
- Hold regular office hours, attend faculty meetings, etc
Job Conditions:
- Residential programs in SPHS Department
Who We Are:Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar UniversityMinimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor:
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication Sciences and Disorders (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.
- Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology at the time of hire
- Those near completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent will be considered
Minimum Qualifications for Associate Professor:
Qualifications are the same as assistant professor, but the applicant may be considered for hire at the level of associate professor with the additional of the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstration of significant professional accomplishments in the field
- Several years of faculty experience
- A substantial record of published research or creative works, including: peer-reviewed articles, books, or significant research grants
- Recognition for teaching effectiveness, with experience in teaching advanced or specialized courses or mentoring graduate students or junior faculty
- Demonstration of a history of engagement in broader university, community, or professional service or holding committee leadership roles
Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Professor:
- Dysphagia
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Speech Science
- Other areas of interest considered
- Prefer obtainment of previous tenure, indicating proven success in research, teaching, and service.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Open Date:12/05/2024
Close Date:03/05/2025
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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