SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES

FACULTY POSITION IN LANGUAGE – BILINGUAL EMPHASIS

 

Language Scientist - Bilingual emphasis (Rank Open): San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.  A Ph.D., excellence in teaching, a commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with students from diverse backgrounds, and strong research abilities are required.  Clinical experience and certification (CCC-SLP) are highly desirable, though not mandatory.  Primary responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (MA and Ph.D.) levels, supervising theses/dissertations, and pursuing a research program in the area of bilingualism and language disorders. 

We are seeking a person with skills in bilingual research with clinical populations, in particular with speakers of Pacific Rim and/or Spanish languages preferred, although other languages may be considered.  Additional areas of expertise or research focus may include cross-linguistic research with second language learners and/or language and literacy acquisition or language loss in bilinguals.  Salary and rank dependent on candidate’s qualifications and budget considerations. 

Join 18 other full-time faculty and over 200 students in a stimulating work environment, excellent lab/clinical facilities, and a beautiful place to live (see more information at http://slhs.sdsu.edu).  Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until position is filled; employment to begin Fall semester 2008.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest to include a description of research program; evidence of teaching excellence, and/or reprints; a current vita; and 3 letters of recommendation.  Application materials should be sent electronically and via surface mail to Dr. Vera F. Gutiérrez-Clellen, Language Scientist Search Committee Chair, School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-1518, (vclellen@mail.sdsu.edu).

San Diego State University is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.