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Tenure Track Assistant Professor Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Position Number: 6676268
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Requisition Number: 68218
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), University of Colorado, Boulder, invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in interdisciplinary research in oral and/or sign language acquisition, bilingualism, bimodalism, and communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, with a focus on research that expands access, improves outcomes, and recognizes the diversity of human communication.
Minimum qualifications are: The minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in Audiology, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related fields. Candidates who are ABD (All But Dissertation) will be considered; however, all degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the appointment.
As a faculty member in SLHS, the successful candidate will be expected to have a strong record of independent research leading to publications in high quality journals and potential for securing extramural research funding. SLHS faculty are expected to teach and mentor students in the department's clinical AUD/ Master's SLP/ undergraduate and PhD programs, and participate in service. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The SLHS department includes highly ranked, CAA accredited clinical graduate programs in SLP and Audiology and offers B.A., M.A., AuD, and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidate will benefit from SLHS's thriving and dynamic ties with other offerings on the Boulder campus such as the Institute of Cognitive Science, the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, the Intermountain Neuroimaging Consortium, the Institute of Behavioral Genetics, the Department of Linguistics, and offerings on the Anschutz campus of the University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Center.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active and independent research program resulting in publication in high quality journals and evidence of success in extra-mural research funding. Candidates are expected to maintain their vigorous research program and have enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor students in the department's clinical AUD/ Master's SLP program, undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and participate in service.

What You Should Know

This is an in-person faculty position with in-person teaching, research and service required.
The campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

Salary and start-up are highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting Salary range is $85,000 - $90,000. Moving assistance may also be available for the successful candidate.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Minimum qualifications: The minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in Audiology, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences or related fields. Candidates who are ABD (All But Dissertation) will be considered; however, all degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the appointment. Candidates must be eligible for the CCC-A or CCC-SLP.

What You Will Need

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active and independent research program resulting in publication in high quality journals and potential for success in extra-mural research funding. Candidates are expected to maintain their vigorous research program and have enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor students in the department's clinical AUD/ Master's SLP program, undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and participate in service.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Professional Publications
Statement Describing Research Related Goals
(Optional) Teaching/Course Evaluations

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses.
Please apply by November 15, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences/68218