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

University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

The School of Health Professions at UTSA-Health Science Center 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 January 2026 or until the position is successfully filled.

Background: The School of Health Professions at UTSA Health Science Center offers a  Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) that is grounded in the integration of academic coursework and clinical experience with an emphasis on speech-language pathology in health care. The main goals of the two-year (5 semesters) residential program are to educate and train future 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://uthscsa.edu/health-professions/about/departments/communication-sciences-disorders for additional information.

Responsibilities: Teaching graduate-level courses within the area of expertise, advising and mentoring students, establishing or advancing funded research initiatives, and providing service to the institution and professional community.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in speech-language pathology; ASHA CCC-SLP credentials; eligibility for Texas speech-language pathology licensure; and a record of research and scholarly achievement. ABD candidates may be considered, provided the terminal degree is completed before assuming the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in one or more medical specialties, including motor speech disorders, dysphagia, voice disorders, head and neck cancer, fluency disorders, or resonance disorders (particularly craniofacial anomalies), as well as those with previous graduate-level teaching experience.

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

Review Date: Immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions: Applicants must submit the following materials through the UT Health Careers portal (https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/jobs/open-rank-communication-sciences-and-disorders-ph-d-13009): (1) a curriculum vitae including research funding (if any), (2) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications for the position, including research accomplishments with future objectives and a teaching portfolio demonstrating instructional effectiveness, and (3) contact information for at least three references. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts are due upon hire.