Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is pleased to invite applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor position to begin August 2026. The ideal candidate will have expertise in adult acquired neurological communication disorders including aphasia, motor speech disorders, and related disorders. The successful candidate will join a diverse faculty and staff in a dynamic university with high research activity (RU/H), a robust clinical program with established patient populations, and an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional development. The candidate will have the opportunity to serve as the Director of the UCF Aphasia House, depending on qualifications and interest. The Aphasia House is a unique clinical setting within CSD that provides an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP) throughout the year. The ideal candidate will establish a strong research program, obtain external research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, direct student research and participate in school, college, university, community, and national service.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of hire.
• Eligibility for appointment as a tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor.
• Demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor for tenured associate professor applicants.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in adult acquired neurological disorders including aphasia, motor speech disorders, and related disorders.
• A history of peer-reviewed publications and funded research or the potential for obtaining research funding commensurate with current rank.
• Demonstrated record of collaboration with interdisciplinary educational, clinical and/or research teams.
• Demonstrated record of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and service, commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated record of leadership in academic or clinical settings.
• Clinical certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong research program.
• Obtain external research funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Direct student research.
• Participate in school, college, university, community, and national service.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree