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College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health – Department of Communicative Disorders - Assistant/ Associate Professor, Speech- Language Pathology.  Full-time, tenure track, 12-month position. Qualifications include: Ph.D. (ABD considered), CCC-SLP, eligibility for Tennessee state licensure, evidence of research activity and potential, commitment to effective classroom teaching. Specialty and interests preferred but not limited to the following (1) Assistant/Associate Professor with interests preferred but not limited to some of the following: (a) adult neurogenics, (b) dysphagia and other feeding issues, and/or (c) school-age language, literacy, and learning differences. Responsibilities include: instruction, development of an ongoing research program and pursuit of funding opportunities. Additional duties include clinical supervision, direction of student research and graduate advising. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Research and collaborate opportunities are available with the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, VA Medical Center, local ENT practice, and community- based interdisciplinary rural health-care programs. ETSU is a comprehensive teaching and research university with an enrollment of 13,000 students. The Department of Communicative Disorders is an established graduate-only program that offers an M.S. degree in speech-language pathology and an AuD. degree in audiology. The department is in the newly formed College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences of the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send ETSU application, vita, three letters of recommendations and official transcripts to: Kerry Proctor-Williams, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communicative Disorders, East Tennessee State University, Box 70643, Johnson City, TN, 37614-1702. E-mail williamk@etsu.edu. Phone: (423)439-7187. Fax: (423)439-4607.

College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences - Department of Communicative Disorders - Research Associate/Speech Language Pathologist. Full-time, temporary position with full benefits. Essential Functions: Participation in all aspects of NIH-NIDCD funded research project, including, but not limited to: recruitment, administration of the research protocol, data collection and management, and organization of the lab. Additional duties include supervision of graduate students in ETSU clinical placements that provide speech and language assessment and treatment for children with communication disorders. In addition to activities related to mentoring and evaluating students, clinical responsibilities include assessment and treatment of clients and ensuring that clinical documentation requirements are met. Qualifications: Masters degree in speech language pathology from an accredited university, CCC-SLP and TN License. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and function effectively as a team member. Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until position is filled. Send ETSU application, vita, three letters of recommendations and official transcripts to: Kerry Proctor-Williams, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communicative Disorders, East Tennessee State University, Box 70643, Johnson City, TN 37614-1702. E-mail: williamk@etsu.edu. Phone: (423)439-7187. Fax: (423)439-4607.

College of Nursing - Office of the Dean - Director of Undergraduate Programs – 203000. The primary responsibility of this position is management of the undergraduate program, including development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that the highest quality learning outcomes for the students is achieved. We are looking for a dynamic individual with new ideas in curriculum, technology, and informatics. The College of Nursing, part of an Academic Health Science Center, has over 50 faculty and enrolls more than 850 nursing students in its BSN, MSN, and PhD programs. Candidates for the position of Director of Undergraduate Programs will demonstrate achievement in teaching, research, and service commensurate with eligibility for tenure or tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will have communication and interpersonal skills consistent with the leadership role; the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English; a commitment to faculty development and mentorship for teaching, research, scholarship, and practice; and demonstrated leadership ability. A minimum of five years in nursing education with experience at the baccalaureate level, and a doctorate in nursing or related field with a graduate degree in nursing are required. Eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee is required. Educational administrative experience is preferred. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications begin immediately and continues until the position is filled. This position is available January 2010.   A complete application package will include: letter of interest and vitae, four professional references including their e-mail addresses and phone numbers, official transcripts and ETSU application. ETSU applications can be found online at www.etsu.edu/humanres. Electronic submission of application materials is encouraged with Word or PDF attachments addressed to earglea@etsu.edu.  Please list position title in subject line of email.   If mailing, send application packet to Ann Eargle, Office Coordinator, Office of the Dean, College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Box 70617, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614-1701.

College of Nursing – Office of the Dean - Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Services. The individual in this position provides academic leadership for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of both undergraduate and graduate programs; administrative management of student services including recruitment, advisement, marketing, enrollment management, and student records management. We are looking for an energetic individual who has new ideas involving technology, informatics, and curriculum. The College of Nursing, part of an Academic Health Science Center, has over 50 faculty, and enrolls more than 850 nursing students in its BSN, MSN, and PhD programs.  Candidates for the position of Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Services will demonstrate achievement in teaching, research, and service commensurate with tenure and appointment at a minimum rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have communication and interpersonal skills consistent with the leadership role; the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English; a commitment to faculty development and mentorship for teaching, research, scholarship, and practice; and demonstrated leadership ability. A minimum of five years in nursing education with experience at both baccalaureate and graduate levels, and a doctorate in nursing or related field with a graduate degree in nursing are required. Must also be eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee. Educational administrative experience is preferred. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications begin immediately and continues until the position is filled. Position is available August 2009.  A complete application package will include: letter of interest and vitae, four professional references including their e-mail addresses and phone numbers, official transcripts and ETSU application. ETSU applications can be found online at www.etsu.edu/humanres. Electronic submission of application materials is encouraged with Word or PDF attachments addressed to earglea@etsu.edu. Please list position title in subject line of email.   If mailing, send application packet to Ann Eargle, Office Coordinator, Office of the Dean, College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Box 70617, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614-1701.  

College of Arts and Sciences – Department of English – Assistant Professor, Modern British Literature.  Position contingent upon state funding.  ETSU, located in the Appalachian Mountains region, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern British Literature. Secondary interest in Technical Writing a plus. Teaching load includes graduate and undergraduate courses in candidate’s field, freshman composition and sophomore literature. Other responsibilities include research, service and advising. Ph.D. in Modern British required by May 2010 for August 2010 start. Send ETSU application, CV and three letters of recommendation by December 11, 2009 to Dr. Judith B. Slagle, Chair of English, Box 70683, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709. Possible interviews at MLA.

College of Nursing - Instructor, Assistant, Associate and Professor – Multiple Positions. ETSU is a Doctoral/Research university serving 13,000 students. The university is in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains with beautiful rivers, mountain streams, and lakes. The region surrounding the university is home to thriving cities, historic towns, the Birthplace of Country Music, and the International Storytelling Center. Health professionals provide quality care to urban residents and rural populations in an extensive health care environment. The College of Nursing, with more than 800 majors, is part of the ETSU Division of Health Sciences. Highlights of the College include: fully accredited BSN and MSN programs, a PhD program with emphasis on clinically applied research, strong external funding record for practice and education; growing funded research program, network of faculty-managed clinics focusing on rural and underserved populations, and interdisciplinary programs and research. New initiatives, expanding programs, and practice opportunities lead to positions for talented faculty prepared at both the master's and doctoral level. Applicants who hold a doctorate in nursing or a related field are sought for Adult, Psychiatric, Pediatrics and Community Health nursing courses. Faculty applicants with active  research programs and/or experience in graduate nursing programs, as well as qualified applicants with other areas of interest, are invited to explore opportunities. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Various types of positions, with the possibility for promotion, are available: Tenure track with an academic focus: Doctorate in nursing or a related field, graduate degree in nursing, and practice experience required; teaching experience and record of active scholarship preferred. Exceptional candidates completing the doctorate may be considered; Tenure track with a clinical focus: Graduate degree in nursing, practice experience, and certification in advanced practice required; Clinical non-tenure track, fixed-term, renewable: Graduate degree in nursing and practice experience required; teaching experience preferred for some positions; Research non-tenure track, fixed-term renewable: Graduate degree in nursing, doctorate in nursing or related field, strong record of scholarship in nursing required; Temporary positions may be available in academic or clinical settings. Graduate degree in nursing and practice experience required; some positions require advanced practice certification. Exceptional candidates completing a graduate degree in nursing may be considered, but must complete the degree before start of employment. Applicants must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and be eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee. Advanced practice certification (if required for the position) and RN licensure recognized in Tennessee must be obtained before teaching and/or practice. Review of applicants begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send ETSU application, vitae, names and addresses of four references, or requests for more information to: Dr. Nancy Alley, Associate Dean, College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Box 70617, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709. Phone: 423-439-5626 Email: alleyn@etsu.edu or campbekj@etsu.edu.