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 of Practice 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.

Required Qualifications: 

Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology

Evidence of at least 10 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)

Responsibilities:

• 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 and offer guest lectures as requested
• Participate in professional development

Professional Environment 

University:  The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a multi-campus institution, with the campus in Lubbock serving as the administrative center.  While there are four additional regional campuses, this position is solely for the Lubbock campus.  TTUHSC has as its major objectives the provision of high-quality education, research, and client/community service to meet client and caregiver needs as part of an interprofessional collaborative team.  As an EEO/AA employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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 July 1, 2024. Candidates should apply online at www.texastech.edu/careers/; requisition number 36463BR. Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and two professional references on the Texas Tech Jobs Website.

For additional information contact Brittany Hall (Brittany.hall@ttuhsc.edu).

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