Open-Rank – Speech, Language, and Hearing Science

Posting Number: F00785P

Department: Speech Language Hearing

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

Job
Description:

Position Description

The Department of Speech, Language, and
Hearing at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) seeks to fill up to three tenure-track, open-rank faculty positions in Speech
Science, Language Science, and Hearing Science. Applicants with expertise spanning the spectrum of basic, applied, and clinical research in
speech, language, and hearing are encouraged. These positions require an active research program with current or clear potential for
extra-mural funding, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and service within the UT Dallas and professional communities. Teaching
responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level courses within the successful applicants’ discipline.

The
appointments will commence for the fall 2024 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum
Education and Experience: A PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Neuroscience, Cognitive
Science, Psychology, Engineering, or equivalent degree in another related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of
individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or
creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices
to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: Clinical
credentials or licensure are preferred but not required for these positions. Experience as a postdoctoral researcher is preferred for those
seeking appointment as an Assistant Professor. Candidates seeking Associate Professor or Full Professor appointments should have experience
and qualifications commensurate with those positions. Applicants with a well-established record of extramurally funded research and
publication history will be considered for endowed research appointments that provide annual support for high-impact speech, language, and
hearing research programs.

The Department/Program/School

The UT Dallas Department
of Speech, Language, and Hearing is home to a thriving undergraduate program with multiple tracks that support students with diverse career
interests, highly regarded clinical education programs in both Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, and a robust PhD program. Faculty
teach undergraduate and graduate level courses within their discipline and area of expertise.

Tenure-stream faculty in
the UT Dallas Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing lead systematic research programs in state-of-art facilities located at the UT
Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders locations. The Callier Center houses individual and core laboratory suites in addition to
its comprehensive clinical facilities and is home to UT Dallas’s highly rated Doctor of Audiology and Master of Science in Speech-Pathology
programs. Co-localization of clinical and research facilities at the Callier Center enhances opportunities for clinical and translational
research efforts. Callier Center clinicians evaluate and provide treatment to more than 4,000 children and adults, with more than 20,000
patient visits annually. All patients are registered in a clinical research registry unless they opt-out, directly supporting opportunities
to recruit Callier patients as participants in speech, language, and hearing research studies.

Clinical and
translational research programs in speech, language, and hearing disciplines are additionally facilitated by the new UT Dallas Clinical
Trial Unit housed at the Callier Clinical Research Center and access to the UT Dallas Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Center. SLH faculty have opportunities for vibrant interdisciplinary collaborations with UT Dallas Centers including the Center
for Vital Longevity, Center for BrainHealth, Center for Children and Families, Texas Biomedical Device Center, and Center for Advanced Pain
Studies, as well as the UT Dallas Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering programs and the UT Southwestern Medical
Center.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing is housed within the School of Behavioral and Brain Science,
also home to the Department of Psychology and Department of Neuroscience. Many faculty have affiliations with more than department and
collaborations across departments are highly encouraged, including cross-listing of undergraduate and graduate seminars to facilitate
multi-disciplinary student education.

UT Dallas is a Carnegie R1 research university and the fastest growing university
in Texas. It houses a dynamic and collaborative research community. The University offers competitive salaries and start-up
packages.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the
following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the
  position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and
  teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student
  researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority
will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2023. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is
closed on April 15, 2024.

The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public
research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate
and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from
over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or
merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community
whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas,
and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are
welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and
initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and
mental wellness resources. “LilyPad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups
(ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access
ERG, Military and Veteran ERG, UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich
with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible
trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas
partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation,
entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working
environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, or veteran status.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
university.

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Minimum Qualifications:

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the
academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience:

PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or related discipline; post-doctoral research fellowship experience; evidence of a
dynamic and productive research program with current funding or clear potential for funding. Clinical credentials in addition to research
doctorate are preferred.

Important Message:
1) All employees serve as a representative of the
University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions
with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an
educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT
Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and
education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is
committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request
reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries
regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX
Coordinator.