The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position for the Speech-Language Pathology program. Candidates must have expertise and qualifications in assessing and treating communication, cognitive, and feeding disorders in the pediatric population. This position will require the individual to provide and supervise clinical services for patients in the TTUHSC Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and various other settings (e.g., schools) in Lubbock, Texas.

Rank of Assistant Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supervise and mentor graduate student clinicians in various settings.
• Provide clinical services to patients in various settings.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.
• Participate in clinical simulations.
• Provide clinically relevant teaching.
• Participate in professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Evidence of at least three years of clinical practice, with a focus on pediatric services.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with graduate student clinicians.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) and Texas licensure (or eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent and consistent experience supervising graduate student clinicians in direct clinical service within the last three years.
• At least 8 years of recent, direct speech-language pathology service provision to clients aged 3 to 12 years old.
• Availability for late afternoon and early evening service delivery.

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About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

TTUHSC offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package.  For information regarding our employee benefits package, visit:  http://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/prospective-employee.aspx.  Faculty members at TTUHSC are expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarly activity and student success, in addition to meeting the TTUHSC Values-Based Culture.

Department:  The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, administratively housed in the School of Health Professions, offers two undergraduate programs (traditional Bachelor’s and a post-baccalaureate) and three graduate programs (Master’s in SLP, AuD, and the Communication Disorders concentration for the PhD in Rehabilitation Science). The Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic offers assessment and intervention for adults and children with speech, language, and hearing disorders, and serves as a major resource for interprofessional education, practice, and research.  More information about the department and its programs can be found at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/departments/default.aspx

Location:  Lubbock, Texas is home to more than 252,000 residents and offers small-town hospitality in the center of the South Plains region.  For more information visit http://www.visitlubbock.org/

Application Process 

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Anticipated start date is October 1, 2025. Candidates should apply online at www.texastech.edu/careers/; requisition number 41763BR. Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and two professional references on the Texas Tech Jobs Website.

For additional information contact Hesper Holland (hesper.holland@ttuhsc.edu)

The TTUHSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.