Assistant or Associate Professor – Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure or non-Tenure-Track) 

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks faculty members in speech-language pathology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. These are full-time, 12-month faculty positions, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria.

Multiple positions available.  

Responsibilities

Functions and Responsibilities 

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants who are team-oriented and possess a strong interest in educating graduate students in our CAA accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology. Faculty members will report to the director of the speech pathology program. Primary responsibilities may include engagement in the M.S. program in speech-language pathology; teaching graduate courses; conducting scholarly activity; mentoring student research; assisting with clinical education; advising graduate students; and participating in university, community, and professional service. The distribution of duties within the workload will depend on whether the applicant’s education and experience is most appropriate for an academic scholar or clinical educator role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

2. Holds ASHA’s CCC-SLP (minimum of 1 year)

3. Able to obtain SLP licensure in the state of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: multicultural/multilingual assessment and intervention, augmentative/alternative communication, early intervention, aural rehabilitation, autism spectrum disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, literacy, or voice.

2. Doctorate degree in communication sciences and disorders or related field.

3. Bilingual (Spanish Preferred)

4. Prior university teaching and student supervision

5. Demonstrated record of a scholarly research program

6. 5+ years of experience in the field of speech-language pathology

Application Process 

To apply, applicants must submit the following materials: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) statement of teaching, (d) statement of research interests and goals OR statement of clinical interests and goals (whichever is most applicable), and (e) names/contact information of three references. Note: Please combine all documents together into one file and upload at the time of application. To submit documents, please go to https://jobs.uams.edu and find job requisition ID R0051729 or follow this link: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UAMS_All_Careers/job/UAMS/Assistant-Professor-Associate-Professor_R0051729

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For specific questions, please contact the chair of the committee, Gregory Robinson, at GCRobinson@uams.edu

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.

Salary Range:  Negotiable

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.

UAMS is Arkansas’ largest basic and applied research institution, providing outstanding clinical services through the main campus as well as eight regional centers. UAMS includes seven institutes of excellence (i.e., Aging, Cancer, Eye, Myeloma, Spine & Neurosciences, Psychiatric Research, and Translational Research), and houses the Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) and the Voice and Swallowing Center. UAMS is a certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center and is affiliated with the Central Arkansas Veterans Administration Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (both also located in Little Rock).

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks: 

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for employee and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for employee and dependents (undergraduate courses only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy