Assistant or Associate Professor -- Speech-Language Pathology

Summary of Job Duties

The Department of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a faculty member in speech-language pathology at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualification and college promotion and tenure criteria.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
• Eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Eligibility for Speech-Language Pathology licensure in the State of Arkansas.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in university teaching and student supervision.
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly research and academic productivity.
  • Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: multicultural and multilingual services, early intervention, pediatric feeding and swallowing, speech disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or special populations.
  • Bilingual proficiency, with Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses within the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Mentor and supervise graduate student research, projects, and academic progress.
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly and research agenda.
• Assist with clinical education and student clinical supervision as assigned.
• Advise and support graduate students throughout their academic program.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support program goals and student success.
• Engage in university, community, and professional service activities.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for students and the Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

Additional Information

• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Standing, Talking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Sitting, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Pulling, Pushing

Application Process

• To apply, applicants must submit the following materials:
  • letter of interest
  • curriculum vitae
  • statement of teaching
  • statement of research interest and goals
  • name/contact information of three references

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

Benefits Eligible

Yes