California State University, Chico
Today Decides Tomorrow
Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders
The University
California State University, Chico
is a fully accredited, statesupported member of a 24campus CSU system. The
university is a residential
campus serving a diverse
student body of approximately
16,000.
Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico
offers undergraduate and
graduate programs in the
Colleges of Behavioral and
Social Sciences; Communication
and Education; Computer
Science, Engineering and
Technology; Humanities and
Fine Arts; Natural Sciences;
Business; and, Agriculture.
As a comprehensive university
serving Northern California and
other regions nationally and
internationally, our first priority
is the education of our students.
We support the exploration of
knowledge, the integration of
ideas, the connecting of thought
to action, and the inspiring of
students. (Excerpted from the
Mission Statement, 2005-2007,
University Catalog.)
The Community
With a population of nearly
100,000, Chico is located in the
Sacramento Valley near the
foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.
It is 180 miles northeast of San
Francisco and 90 miles north of
Sacramento and offers a
reasonable cost of living
compared to metropolitan areas.
Chico retains the charm of a
small town while offering
excellent medical services,
public and private schools, and
many cultural and recreational
activities. The city’s Bidwell
Park, second largest municipal
park west of the Mississippi,
extends from the city center
along a creek deep into the
foothills and surrounding
canyons.
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences
The Position: The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at California State University, Chico
announces a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor beginning August 2015. Position contingent on
funding. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a
diverse faculty and staff. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex,
sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We also welcome those
who share a passion and commitment to the University's Strategic Prioritieshttp://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/StrategicPrior/
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Speech-language Pathology or Communication Sciences and
Disorders or related discipline (by 7/2015) and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)-SLP. Eligibility for
California licensure required.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching emphasis on acoustics/psychoacoustics, anatomy and physiology,
research methods, audiology-based courses, and/or American Sign Language. Experience with adult and medicallybased populations. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated potential for scholarship required.
Potential for teaching excellence expected.
Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of undergraduate and graduate
teaching, clinical instruction, research, student advising and mentoring, and service to department and university.
Teaching assignments may include courses in speech and hearing sciences, research methods, audiology, as well
as others as determined by the needs of the program. Research and grant writing is expected. Opportunities for
thesis direction are available.
Salary: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications. An attractive benefits package is available.
The Department: The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (CMSD) is in the Department of
Communication Arts and Sciences, one of seven departments in the College of Communication and Education.
ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation accredits the program. In the CMSD program there are five
tenure/tenure track faculty as well as several part-time faculty for approximately 160 undergraduate and 45
graduate students. The program’s emphasis is primarily directed toward producing the finest clinicians of speechlanguage pathology. Job placement has been consistently 100% over the past decade. Our respected position in
the community and Northern California contributes to excellent internship opportunities for students. Please go to
the website for more information about the CMSD program and a copy of this announcement.
www.csuchico.edu/cme/cmas/facpos
Closing Date: Review begins December 1, 2014. Late applications may be considered.
How to Apply: All applicants must complete and submit the Application for Academic Employment Form
available on-line at http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/Forms/FacultyEmplApp.doc
along with a hard copy of letter of intent, detailed vita, complete set of transcripts, and at least three letters of
recommendation to:
Dr. Suzanne Miller, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication Arts and Sciences
California State University, Chico,
Chico, CA 95929-0502
(530) 898-5751
sbmiller@csuchico.edu
An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico
can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555)
or by accessing the following website: www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml
Candidates are subject to a criminal records check.
For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
CSU, Chico is an EOE/Minority/Females/Vet/Disability and only employs individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
Final Candidate is subject to a criminal records check.