Open-rank Speech-Language Pathology Faculty

A 12-month, tenure-track SLP faculty at open ranks

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The School of Health Professions at UT Health San Antonio is seeking to fill one faculty position immediately to support a Master’s degree program in Speech-Language Pathology with a medical concentration.

Position: A 12-month, tenure-track appointment at assistant-, associate-, or full-professor rank.

Date of Appointment: As early as September 2023.

Background: The School of Health Professions at UT Health- San Antonio offers the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MS- SLP) that is grounded on the integration of academic coursework and clinical experience with an emphasis on medical speech-language pathology. The vision of the two-year (5 semesters) program is to train and educate future medical speech-language pathologists to be exceptional critical thinkers, research-driven clinicians using the best practices, and strong leaders in the diverse communities they serve. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Please visit https://uthscsa.edu/health-professions/programs/speech-language-pathology-ms and https://uthealth.prod.acquia-sites.com/health-professions/about/departments/communication-sciences-disorders for additional information.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in speech-language pathology and ASHA CCC-SLP, eligible for speech-language pathology licensure in Texas, and a record of research and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications: Individuals with one or more specialties, including but not limited to developmental language disorders, AAC, fluency disorders, resonance disorders (e.g., craniofacial anomalies), head and neck cancer, voice disorders, dementia; an established record of peer-reviewed publications and research grant funding; prior experience in teaching at the graduate level.

Responsibilities: Teaching graduate-level courses in the expertise area, directing student research, establishing or continuing a program of extramurally funded clinical research, and providing services to the department, college, and community.

Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.