Assistant or Associate Professor - Communication Sciences and Disorders

About the role

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, a CAA-accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Houston, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor rank position beginning Fall 2027. The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university located in Houston, Texas, within four miles of the Texas Medical Center, offering extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary research and clinical collaboration. The department is well supported by the college as a center for high-impact research, rigorous education, and community clinical service, serving approximately 300 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. Degrees offered include B.A. and B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, plus a post‑baccalaureate leveling program. The on‑campus clinic provides services to a broad demographic cross‑section of the greater Houston area across a wide range of ages, disorders, and etiologies. Areas of need include dysphagia, speech sound disorders, audiology and aural rehabilitation, speech science, multilingualism, and social communication, though all strong applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Direct student research
• Participate in service at the department, university, and professional levels
• Consult with clinical educators as needed

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field
• Potential for a strong record of research and scholarship
• Teaching experience
• Desire to contribute to a growing, innovative program
• CCCs strongly preferred

Requirements

• Home address in the state of Texas for the duration of the appointment
• Official transcripts required for faculty appointment (requested upon selection of final candidates)
• Position is security sensitive; requires a criminal history check
• Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained