Lecturer - Speech Language and Hearing Sciences - Amherst, United States - University of Massachusetts Amherst

Description

Lecturer - Speech Language and Hearing Sciences
Job no: 522443
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Speech Lang & Hearing Sci
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty, School of Public Health & Health Sciences
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ) is seeking talented applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position (9-month appointment) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences to teach in and coordinate a new master's program with a focus on disability policy and advocacy. Opportunities exist for summer teaching, which would be compensated for in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The initial appointment period is two years with the possibility of renewal.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing in-person and/or online teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, will contribute to the creation of a curriculum for a new Master's of Public Health (MPH) Program with a focus on Disability Policy and Advocacy, and will eventually serve as coordinator of the MPH program. The position will include release from teaching for administrative responsibilities. Providing service to the department, university, community, and profession is also expected, including participation on committees, projects, and other activities that support the university, college, and departmental mission.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Candidates must hold a PhD in Public Health; Policy; Disability Studies; Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; or a related field from an accredited university or college.
Demonstrated record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Exercises considerable initiative, leadership, judgment, responsibility and decision-making.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical Office Environment

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience