Instructor or Lecturer, Speech Language Pathology

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The Opportunity

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is pleased to invite applications for three 12-month, non-tenure-earning instructor or lecturer positions to begin August 2024 on our main Orlando campus. The ideal candidates will have undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in speech-language pathology with expertise in one or more areas, including neurogenic communication disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, phonetics, anatomy & physiology, voice, and upper airway disorders, swallowing, craniofacial disorders, speech science, and cultural and linguistic diversity. They will join a team of 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.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, participate in school, college, and university service activities, and may have the opportunity for clinical teaching and supervision as well as research activities depending on qualifications.

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, founded in 1969 and accredited in 1987, is one of four schools/departments in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. CHPS is part of the Academic Health Sciences Center, including the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, the College of Medicine, and the College of Nursing. CSD is home to 29 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, with our speech-language pathology master’s program ranking in the top 25% of programs nationwide. The recent addition of faculty, staff, and facilities, including our CHPS Rehabilitation Innovation Center, provides exceptional opportunities for leveraging powerful, real-world simulation resources and expertise to advance interprofessional research, education, and practice and revolutionizes student education and future clinical practice. This is where collaboration leads to unprecedented healthcare solutions. We seek outstanding professionals to join us in transforming education and clinical practice through research.

Orlando may be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, but it is also a vibrant and diverse city in a location that is central to many unique attractions. Orlando continues to rank well in affordability, job opportunities, community and is just 50 miles away from the nearest beach. Whatever activities you enjoy you will find them here in Central Florida, whether it is being in the great outdoors, enjoying the arts and history, or visiting theme parks, farmers markets, or sporting events!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• For an instructor rank, candidates must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution at the time of application.
• For a lecturer rank, candidates must hold a terminal degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of hire.
• A minimum of one year of higher education teaching experience in a communication sciences and disorders program.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years or more of higher education teaching experience in a communication sciences and disorders program.
• Expertise in speech-language pathology in one or more of the following areas including neurogenic communication disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, phonetics, anatomy & physiology, voice and upper airway disorders, swallowing, cranio-facial disorders, speech science, cultural and linguistic diversity, and child language.
• Clinical certification in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP.

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/. 

Candidates should upload each of the following:

• A cover letter outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting teaching experience and related research experience, and other qualifications for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three (up to five) professional references (names and contact information, not reference letters). The search committee will contact candidates prior to contacting references.
• Teaching philosophy that addresses how you are prepared to instruct and mentor students.

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 Co-chairs, Nancy Harrington, M.A., Associate Instructor (Nancy.Harrington@ucf.edu), or Carolyn Buchanan, M.A., Associate Instructor (Carolyn.Buchanan@ucf.edu).

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note 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.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty) and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) -Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal 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.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.