Description:
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, a
CAA-accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology at the
University of Houston, invites applications for a nine-month,
tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor rank position
beginning Fall 2027.
Qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in Communication Sciences
and Disorders or related field, potential for a strong record of
research and scholarship, teaching experience, and a desire to
contribute to a growing, innovative program. CCCs are strongly
preferred. Areas of need include: dysphagia, speech sound
disorders, audiology and aural rehabilitation, speech science,
multilingualism, and social communication, though all strong
applicants will be considered.
Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate
courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, directing student
research, participating in service at the department, university,
and professional levels, and consulting with clinical educators as
needed.
Salary and rank commensurate with experience.
The University of Houston, a Carnegie-designated Tier One public
research university, is centrally located in Houston, Texas.
Situated within four miles of the Texas Medical Center, the world's
largest medical complex, the university affords extensive
opportunities for interdisciplinary research and clinical
collaboration. As an expanding academic unit, the Department of
Communication Sciences and Disorders (www.class.uh.edu/comd) is exceptionally well supported
by the college as a center for high-impact research, rigorous
education, and community clinical service.
We have approximately 300 undergraduate and 80 graduate students.
Degrees offered include: B.A. and B.S. degrees in Communication
Sciences and Disorders, an M.A. degree in Speech-Language
Pathology, and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Additionally, the department offers a post-baccalaureate leveling
program. Our on-campus clinic provides services to a broad
demographic cross-section of the greater Houston area across a wide
range of ages, disorders, and etiologies.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the positions are filled.
Applications must include a letter of interest with stated
qualifications, a summary of research accomplishments and future
goals, copies of representative work, a statement of teaching
interests and philosophy, and a curriculum vitae. Summaries of
teaching evaluations are welcome.
Questions regarding the application process or position may be
directed to Dr. Amber Thiessen at [contact details available in the full listing]
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
