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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (T/TE)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (T/TE) Posting Number

req24216

Department

Speech Language & Hearing Sci

Department Website Link

https://slhs.arizona.edu/

Location

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights The Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona is seeking an open‑rank tenured or tenure‑eligible faculty member in medical speech‑language pathology or audiology who will contribute to the department’s research, teaching, and service missions. This is a 9‑month (academic) position to begin in August 2026, with rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include scholarship, teaching, and service. Inclusion of person‑centered approaches to scholarship, teaching, and service is preferred, along with a publication record of high‑impact research and a strong, sustainable funding record appropriate to the level of appointment.

The department seeks faculty with expertise in medical speech‑language pathology or audiology (e.g., dysphagia, cognitive communication disorders, auditory physiology, cochlear implants). Applicants with transdisciplinary research in speech, language, hearing, and vestibular sciences such as AI, data informatics, and research design are welcome. Research that addresses needs of a wide demographic breadth is preferred.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is renowned for its clinical training programs in Audiology and Speech‑Language Pathology and its active doctoral program. The department includes 30 faculty, 104 graduate students (MS, AuD, PhD), and 208 undergraduate students.

Faculty benefit from rich collaborations within the University and the Tucson communities, including partnerships with Banner Medical Center, Tucson Medical Center, and Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction; retirement plans; recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities The workload in the department includes typically:

40% scholarly activity/research

40% teaching

20% service

Scholarly Activity and Research

Establish a successful research program that advances knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Maintain a consistent record of peer‑reviewed publications and presentations.

Pursue extramural funding.

Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and post‑doctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds.

Teaching

Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Provide evidence‑based instruction fostering critical thinking and independent learning.

Develop new courses as assigned.

Provide graduate advising.

Service

Work collegially with students and peers.

Participate on departmental and university committees.

Participate in student recruitment, admission, and retention.

Serve on national and international scientific, professional, or governmental committees.

Engage in professional groups related to communication disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or related field.

Expertise in one or more areas of specialization in speech, swallowing, language, hearing, or vestibular sciences.

Record of scholarly works, including peer‑reviewed publications and presentations commensurate with appointment level.

High‑impact research and grant funding record commensurate with appointment level.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical credential (CCC) in speech‑language pathology or audiology.

Demonstrated mentorship experience commensurate with appointment level.

Interest and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience teaching at a higher education setting.

Inclusion of person‑centered approaches to scholarship, teaching, and service.

Research area in a medical specialty of Speech, Language, and Hearing such as dysphagia, TBI, dementia, cleft palate, adult motor speech disorders, cochlear implants, amplification, auditory physiology, pediatric audiology, or psychoacoustics.

Rank To be Determined

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$87,000 - $113,000

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/17/2026

Expected End Date

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Contact Information for Candidates Robin Samlan, PhD, MBA, CCC‑SLP Associate Professor, Associate Department Head & Director of Clinical Education rsamlan@arizona.edu

Application Details Open Date

10/24/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Along with your Cover Letter and CV, please submit the following additional documents:

Research statement (2 pages maximum)

Teaching statement (2 pages maximum)

Contact information for three (3) references

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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