Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references to the following email address:  Oto-HNOP-Applicants@med.umich.edu

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan School of Medicine is currently seeking applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery division. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and a Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology, with current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a strong background in clinical research, particularly as it relates to the assessment and rehabilitation of speech, voice, and swallowing impairments following treatment for head and neck cancer. In addition to maintaining an active clinical practice at 80% effort, the successful candidate will be expected to actively engage in clinical research initiatives within the department (~20% research effort), contribute to ongoing and new research projects, and demonstrate a commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in head and neck cancer rehabilitation. 

At Michigan Medicine, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work in direct tandem with the surgeons targeting pre-operative diagnostics, post-operative diagnostics and rehabilitation to help restore and improve speech, voice and swallowing following head and neck cancer. In addition to clinical care, SLPs are also committed to teaching and engagement in a variety of clinical research studies. 

The faculty position is within the vibrant and highly interactive clinical, teaching and research environment of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our learners richly varied perspectives and ways of learning.

This position will report and be appointed to the Department of Otolaryngology, with a dual reporting relationship to University of Michigan-Health- Speech Language Pathology leadership, which will provide oversight of clinical practice and fund via Ambulatory Care the clinical effort associated with the role. 

We have an excellent benefits and compensation package.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology with current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Michigan. The candidate must have extensive experience in the delivery of speech language pathology services to patients in the context of a head and neck cancer clinical program. The candidate must have experience in conducting research relevant for head and neck cancer. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to initiate a Clinical Fellowship, is required.

Please submit a current CV, a letter of interest describing your research interests and future directions, and three to five reference letters.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position may be filled at the Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor rank based on experience.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.