Assistant Professor, Speech & Hearing

Lamar University•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Professor is a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Speech and Hearing. The faculty member teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, provides clinical education and supervision, and maintains an active program of research and scholarly activity. The role includes mentoring and advising students and contributing service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. The faculty member supports the academic, research, and service missions of the department and university through teaching, scholarship, student development, and professional engagement. The university is unable to provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Work is performed in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and office environments, with frequent interaction with students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Weekend activities related to teaching, student supervision, or community outreach may be required. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in instructional and clinical settings, move among work settings, use standard office and instructional technology, observe and assess student performance, and occasionally move materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Pay is commensurate. Finalists are subject to criminal history and employment history checks and off-list reference checks, and must authorize release of prior employment records to Lamar University.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent research doctoral degree.
Eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas.
Evidence of potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Prior teaching experience in higher education.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, community stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to conduct scholarly and creative activities and contribute to the department, college, and university research mission.
Ability to provide effective academic and professional service.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research or scholarship, and service appropriate to academic rank.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Active holder of or eligible to obtain appropriate Texas state professional licensure at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned areas, including clinical education and supervision.
Develop and deliver course content, assess student learning and performance, maintain academic standards, and fulfill related instructional responsibilities.
Maintain an active program of scholarly and creative activity, including conducting research, publishing and disseminating findings, participating in professional scholarly activities, and pursuing external funding as appropriate.
Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, research activities, professional development, and career goals.
Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community through committee participation, professional activities, community engagement, and other appropriate service.