UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (T/TE)
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please
click here .
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
(blank)
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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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!
For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please
click here .
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
(blank)
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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