"BCAS - Assistant Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, in Communicative Disorders - 527773"

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at The University of Alabama for the Fall of 2026.

Detailed Position Information

Applications are invited for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at The University of Alabama for the Fall of 2026.

Qualifications include an earned research doctorate and the potential to establish a high-impact, funded research program in the broad and multidisciplinary fields applicable to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Priority will be given to candidates with 1) research and/or clinical expertise within the broad scope of practice of speech, language, and hearing sciences and audiology (i.e., fluency, speech sound production, social communication, hearing, language, cognition, voice and resonance, feeding and swallowing, or AAC), 2) a successful record of or strong potential for obtaining external support for their research programs, and 3) those that hold an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

The ideal candidate will have strong potential for collaborative endeavors with faculty at The University of Alabama in departments and areas such as Education, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Computing & Data Sciences, and Neuroscience among others. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders, the successful candidate will have an active research lab that involves both undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will have prior experience with grantsmanship and have high potential of securing external research funding. As an Assistant Professor in the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Assistant professors are also expected to participate in department and professional service activities.

The position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment. Responsibilities include developing an internationally recognized research program with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, securing external funding, delivering high-quality instruction to students in the undergraduate and graduate programs and mentoring/advising students at all levels. Responsibilities also include participation in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.

Position will begin in August 2026. Please see details about the application materials and apply directly here: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. You are welcome to contact Paul E. Reed (pereed1@ua.edu), lead for the search committee or Memorie Gosa (memorie.gosa@ua.edu), Chair of the Department of Communicative Disorders, for further information.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications include an earned research doctorate and the potential to establish a high-impact, funded research program in the broad and multidisciplinary fields applicable to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates with 1) research and/or clinical expertise within the broad scope of practice of speech, language, and hearing sciences and audiology (i.e., fluency, speech sound production, social communication, hearing, language, cognition, voice and resonance, feeding and swallowing, or AAC), 2) a successful record of or strong potential for obtaining external support for their research programs, and 3) those that hold an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. The ideal candidate will have strong potential for collaborative endeavors with faculty at The University of Alabama in departments and areas such as Education, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Computing & Data Sciences, and Neuroscience among others

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

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About the Division/College/School

The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.”