The department of communication disorders in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation invites applications for two 9-month, tenure-track positions as assistant or associate professor with anticipated start date of either January or August, 2025. The department offers undergraduate and graduate instruction for approximately 240 students. The successful candidate will join a collegial, supportive, and student-centered faculty and is expected to teach, perform research, and provide service to the department, college, and the university. Regular on-campus presence and in-person job duties are required.

Classification Standard Duties:

The successful candidate must be able to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the following areas: Spanish/English bilingual speech-language pathology, pediatric language disorders, AAC, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, and/or research methods. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to develop/engage in an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. All faculty in the department participate in shared faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review, student outcome assessment, and advisement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Be able to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in communication disorders.

2. Show evidence of an active research program and publication record or potential to develop an active research program.

3. For appointment at the level of Associate Professor, candidates must show evidence of a research program and publication record commensurate with this rank.

4. Be able to work with diverse faculty and students in a collaborative manner.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License and Equivalency:

1. Ph.D. in speech language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely-related field. (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree completion by the employment date.)

2. If the Ph.D. degree is in a related field, a minimum of 36 graduate credits must be in the area of speech-language pathology/communication disorders.

3. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. 

2. Eligibility for New Mexico SLP license.