"Visiting Scholar - Communication Sciences and Disorders - (495118 )"

Job Details

Department: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The University of Houston (UH) is seeking strong applicants for a nine-month, non-tenure track, Visiting Scholar position in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD). Qualifications include: earned Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field (ABD will be considered), potential for a strong record of research and scholarship, and teaching experience. CCCs preferred. The initial appointment will be for one calendar year, with the possibility of renewal for a second. Position is starting in Fall 2026 with the potential to begin in summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Research – conduct research within candidate’s area of focus
  • Can be independent and/or embedded in an active research lab in UHCOMD
  • Active lab groups include:
    • Margaret Blake - Right hemisphere stroke & apragmatism
    • Ferenc Bunta – Bilingual and cross-linguistic phonology lab
    • Heather Dial – Speech, Language, Aphasia, and the Brain Lab
    • Ashwini Joshi – The Joshi Voice Lab: Clinical voice assessment and treatment
    • Monique Mills – Child Language Ability Lab, dialect variation, narrative assessment
    • Amber Thiessen – visual processing and language comprehension in aphasia; visual processing in autism
    • Austin Thompson – Speech Perception, Acoustics, and Kinematics (SPEAK) Lab, studying dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease and natural speech variation in healthy speakers.
  • Research should lead to concrete outcomes such as a submitted/published manuscript or submitted grant proposal.
  • Present at the COMD research seminar once during each year of the position
• Teaching – teach 2 course sections each long semester
  • Possible courses (depending on candidate’s area(s) of focus): Intro to COMD, Language Development, Language Disorders, Phonetics, Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroscience, Clinical Procedures, Clinic (clinical educator role), Dysphagia (graduate level), Research & Critical Thinking (graduate level)

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston, a Carnegie designated Tier One public research university, is approaching 100 years of academic excellence and community engagement. Founded in 1927, UH serves more than 46,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, medicine, health care, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. With internationally renowned faculty, a growing campus, transformational student success initiatives, and a deep commitment to public service, UH prepares students to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.

The University's prime location in the fourth-largest city in the US supports extensive industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. The University of Houston is located with convenient access to downtown and is within four miles of the internationally recognized Texas Medical Center, which consists of more than 30 medical facilities, affording numerous opportunities for collaboration. Houston is home to world-class museums, acclaimed theaters, and fine dining. Houston thrives as a center for innovation, education, and arts, fostering a unique blend of community charm and modern progress.

About COMD

Ranked 39th in the nation by US News and World Report, COMD is committed to excellence in research, education, and service. COMD is well positioned in UH’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), the largest college on campus. The department is home to approximately 20 tenure and non-tenure track faculty, numerous clinical educators, and dedicated staff. At the undergraduate level, we have around 350 majors. In addition to BA/BS degrees in communication sciences & disorders, we offer a post-baccalaureate leveling program in speech-language pathology and a BA in Interpreting and Translation American Sign Language (ASL)/English. At the graduate level we typically have 70 students in our accredited MA program in speech language pathology and 10 in our Ph.D. program. Our newly renovated building is specifically designed to support our mission, and our on-campus clinic provides essential services to the greater Houston area, addressing a wide range of disorders across various backgrounds, ages, and etiologies.

Application Process

Application reviews will begin November 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Written letters of recommendation will be requested from final candidates. Questions regarding the application or position may be sent to Stephanie Daniels (skdaniel@central.uh.edu).

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest highlighting qualifications in teaching and research
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. Contact information for 3 professional references

Qualifications

• Required: PhD (or ABD, if completed by Fall 2026 start date) in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field.
• Preferred: Clinical certification (CCC-SLP) and eligibility for state licensure.
• Preferred: Demonstrated teaching experience and/or research productivity.

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.