University of Central Florida
Assistant or Associate Professor, School of Communications Sciences and Disorder
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
The OpportunityThe School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Professions (CHPS) and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position to begin August 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in childhood speech (e.g., articulation/phonological disorders, school-based populations, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, cultural and linguistic differences/disparities in speech disorders for children).The successful candidate will join a diverse faculty and staff in a dynamic university with high research activity (RU/H), a robust clinical program with established patient populations, and an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional development. They will establish a strong research program, obtain external research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, direct student research and participate in school, college, university, community, and national service.The School of CSD offers access to over 15,000 square feet of exceptional, newly renovated research, clinical and simulation training facilities including the CHPS Rehabilitation Innovation Center, the Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC), and multiple faculty-led specialized research labs. The Communication Disorders Clinic serves as the centerpiece for clinical education and applied research. This 13,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility houses several specialty services, including audiology, the Aphasia House, the UCF Listening Center, the Fluency Disorders Clinic, the Voice Care Center, and the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center, which provides assistive technology services in four Florida counties for individuals across the spectrum of age and disability. Combined, these facilities and the environment provide extraordinary opportunities for leveraging powerful, real-world simulation resources and expertise to advance interprofessional research, education and practice and revolutionize student education and future clinical practice. This is where collaboration leads to unprecedented healthcare solutions.The School of CSD, founded in 1969 and accredited in 1987, is one of four schools/departments in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. CHPS is also part of the Academic Health Sciences Center, including the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, the College of Medicine, and the College of Nursing. The School of CSD is home to 33 full-time faculty members serving an average of 200 graduate and 700 undergraduate students. We have a strong history of excellence in research, teaching, and community service and offer bachelor's and master's degrees in communication sciences and disorders.Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of hire and be eligible for appointment as a tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor. ABD's will be considered if degree is earned by the start of the appointment period.
To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.
Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in childhood speech (e.g., articulation/phonological disorders, school-based populations, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, cultural and linguistic differences/disparities in speech disorders for children).
A history of peer-reviewed publications and funded research or the potential for obtaining research funding commensurate with current rank.
Demonstrated record of collaboration with multi-disciplinary educational, clinical or research teams.
Demonstrated record of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and service, commensurate with experience.
Clinical certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP is preferred, but not required.
Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:A cover letter outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research achievements, teaching experience, and other qualifications for the position.
A current curriculum vitae
Reference list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE:
Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.Questions regarding this search should be directed to :
Search Committee Chair, Jacqueline Towson Ph.D., Associate Professor (Jacqueline.Towson@ucf.edu)Job Close Date:Open until filledNote to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as ' Open until filled ' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.DepartmentCollege of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) -Communicative Sciences and DisordersWork ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.
Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in childhood speech (e.g., articulation/phonological disorders, school-based populations, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, cultural and linguistic differences/disparities in speech disorders for children).
A history of peer-reviewed publications and funded research or the potential for obtaining research funding commensurate with current rank.
Demonstrated record of collaboration with multi-disciplinary educational, clinical or research teams.
Demonstrated record of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and service, commensurate with experience.
Clinical certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP is preferred, but not required.
Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:A cover letter outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research achievements, teaching experience, and other qualifications for the position.
A current curriculum vitae
Reference list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE:
Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.Questions regarding this search should be directed to :
Search Committee Chair, Jacqueline Towson Ph.D., Associate Professor (Jacqueline.Towson@ucf.edu)Job Close Date:Open until filledNote to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as ' Open until filled ' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.DepartmentCollege of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) -Communicative Sciences and DisordersWork ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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