Assistant Professor, Medical SLP - Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Speech and Hearing Science invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in medical speech-language pathology. The department seeks an early-career academic colleague to contribute to its research, teaching, and service missions. Areas of specialization may include aphasia, motor speech disorders, and cognitive-communication disorders, ideally in adult populations. The position provides opportunities to engage in basic, clinical, and translational research through interdisciplinary programs and institutes. The expected start date is August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will conduct and publish research, seek external funding, mentor students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in communication sciences and disorders, engage in professional and public activities, and contribute to the missions of the department, college, and university. This is a 100% full-time academic appointment on a nine-month service basis, with pay distributed over 12 months. The budgeted salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. The position is eligible for work-authorization sponsorship, with an exception for a new H-1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science is part of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. It conducts research across human communication and aerodigestive functions, offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs, and has an accredited clinical graduate program in speech-language pathology. The department provides academic, research, clinical, and collaborative facilities, including the Speech and Hearing Science Building, the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Clinic, and the Collaboration Lab. The university and college support interdisciplinary research collaborations and provide employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, tuition waivers, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field by the position start date.
• Potential to develop a sustainable, funded research program.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Specialization in aphasia, motor speech disorders, or cognitive-communication disorders, ideally in adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research.
• Seek external funding to support research activities.
• Mentor students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in communication sciences and disorders.
• Engage in professional and public engagement activities.
• Contribute to the missions of the department, college, and university.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement programs
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Development opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Dual Career Program assistance for faculty spouses and partners seeking employment

What This Job Offers

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