Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Communication Sciences & Disorder
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, United States
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as a rank of department beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.
Department/College Background
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking candidates for an Open Rank Tenure/Tenure track position to begin as early as Spring of 2025 or Fall of 2025 with a 9-month teaching appointment in speech-language pathology and summer teaching opportunities. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing academic advisement, conducting research activities, conducting scholarly activities, and engaging in professional and university service in all aspects. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV's strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities.
(Strategic Planning| UTRGV)
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Successful candidates must be ASHA certified in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or in the process of acquiring their ASHA certification. Successful candidates must also possess a current license in speech- language pathology in the state of Texas or be eligible to acquire a license to practice in the state of Texas.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
* Record of teaching excellence, research, and scholarly productivity at the university level.
* Successful grant writing at the university level.
* Experience in working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* The following areas of experience, expertise, and/or interests are recommended:
* AAC: Knowledge and/or research in Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
* Speech Sciences: Strong foundation in speech sciences and related research.
* Bilingual/Bicultural Proficiency: Fluency in at least one additional language and experience working with diverse cultural groups.
* Dysphagia: Knowledge and/or clinical research in the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders.
* Autism: Knowledge and/or research in speech and language interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
* Special Populations: Knowledge and/or research working with a variety of special populations, including but not limited to developmental disabilities and neurogenic disorders.
* Voice Disorders: Knowledge and/or research in diagnosing and treating voice disorders.
License or Certification Required? Yes Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 01/16/2025