Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
About The Position
The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Utah invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Speech-Language Pathology beginning August 16, 2024. Beginning or advanced Assistant Professors as well as mid-career Associate and Full Professors with a history of research funding are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time Tenure Track, 9-month position. Specialization in adult speech and/or language disorders is desirable, but all areas will be considered. The University of Utah is a Doctoral/Research Extensive University with 34,000 students from every state and over 100 foreign countries. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders ( www.health.utah.edu/csd/ ) is located in the College of Health and currently includes 20 full-time faculty, 100 undergraduate students, and 140 graduate students. Both the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology programs are CAA accredited. Our Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and affiliated medical centers provide excellent research opportunities. Salt Lake City is a beautiful city of 250,000 in a major metropolitan area of 2.6 million, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utah’s great outdoors is close by, offering activities from world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the spectacular canyons surrounding the city. The city is cosmopolitan with theater, the arts, sports, entertainment, and nightlife. The Wasatch Front has an award-winning transit system, allowing easy access to all parts of Salt Lake County and surrounding areas. Salt Lake City has been consistently rated as one of the best cities in the United States to live and work. The U of U Health values candidates committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related area.
- Clinical certification/licensure in speech-language pathology is preferred.
- Applicants should have strong evidence of research activity, grants or grant funding potential, and commitment to effective teaching and service.
Nice To Haves
- Prior university research/teaching experience is desirable.
- Specialization in adult speech and/or language disorders is desirable, but all areas will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Develop research program
- Provide classroom instruction
- Pursue external funding
- Advise graduate students
- Serve on departmental and university committees
Benefits
- Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Laboratory space and start-up funds are available to support faculty research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
