The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University of Central Arkansas invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor rank. Expertise in all areas of speech-language pathology will be considered, but applicants with specific expertise in low-incidence areas are especially encouraged to apply. Expertise in all areas of speech-language pathology will be considered, but applicants with specific expertise in low-incidence areas such as neurogenic speech-language disorders, voice disorders, and medical speech-language pathology are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and access as the core departmental values. Underrepresented minorities, individuals from underrepresented gender groups, and other candidates who can contribute to the diversity and enrichment of learning and scholarship are encouraged to apply. More information about the department and its programs can be found at www.uca.edu/csd.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a research doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Communication Disorders or a closely related field. Exceptional applicants who are ABD (all but doctorate) will be considered. All applicants must be ASHA certified and Arkansas licensed or eligible to be licensed in Arkansas (CCC-SLP). 

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will provide undergraduate and graduate students with engaging experiential learning opportunities in both clinical and academic environments, develop a line of research and seek extramural funding, and participate in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support the development and growth of the department and institution. Desired start date: August 16, 2025. 

Application Process:

The review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) a brief research statement that addresses current and future research agenda, and (5) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link https://jobs.uca.edu/postings/16240. Questions should be directed to the search committee Chair, Dr. Towino Paramby; email: tparamby@uca.edu; phone: (501) 852-7886.

Our Department:

Housed in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the CSD Department offers both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Department has 12 full-time faculty who teach approximately 170 undergraduate students and 70 masters students. The Department values diversity and inclusion and encourages interprofessional academic and clinical activities. In addition, the Department is home to the UCA’s Speech-Language-Hearing Center and shares clinical space with the Interprofessional Teaching Center, where we offer on-campus services to clients of all ages and abilities. 

The University:

The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty. UCA is located in Conway, Arkansas, a thriving city of approximately 60,000 in central Arkansas and 30 minutes from Little Rock, the capital city. Residents have easy access to the Ouachita and Ozark National forests, pristine wildlife areas near the Buffalo National River, and mountains throughout Central and North Arkansas. Conway is home to several major industries, two private colleges, a public school system ranked among the state's best, as well as private and parochial K12 schools. Real estate in this dynamic "City of Colleges" is moderately priced, and taxes are relatively low. http://conwaychamber.org/