Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences: Assistant/Associate Professor

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Position Title: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences: Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties: POSITION : The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with a strong interest in the academic and clinical instruction of undergraduate and master’s students in our CAA accredited program in speech-language pathology who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program .  This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, August 16, 2027. Summer employment is possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Doctorate in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a related field is required. ABD considered but completion of the doctorate will be required by June 1, 2028. Candidates with demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship and commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Prior university teaching and online teaching experience will be considered assets, as will expertise in any of the following areas or combination of areas: speech sound disorders, aural rehabilitation, or voice disorders. CCC-SLP/CCC-A is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of communication as a fundamental human right (please see our department’s position statement ).

DUTIES : Teach courses in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences based on program needs and in accordance with specialization; provide academic advising to students as assigned; participate in scholarly activity, student research, and professional mentoring,; and engagement in service to the department, college, university, and community.

DEPARTMENT : The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences consists of nine faculty, seven clinical instructional faculty, and three adjunct instructors, approximately 300 undergraduate majors, and approximately 100 master’s students in residential and online programs. The department also has an active speech, language, and hearing clinic including 16 treatment rooms with remote observation capabilities, as well as numerous community collaborations for service delivery. The department has a robust scholarship of teaching and learning culture and was the 2019 UW System Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award recipient.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY : UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,500 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. W e strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. As the seventh largest city in Wisconsin, Eau Claire is the second fastest growing city over 50,000 people in Wisconsin.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/ job - postings / .  Click the link to the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences: Assistant/Associate Professor position ( Job ID #10013504 ) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format : • Letter of application • Curriculum vita • Unofficial graduate school transcript • Statement of teaching philosophy • Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Sarah Schellinger, Search Committee Chair; schellsk@uwec.edu  

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by November 1, 2026 .   However, screening may continue until position is filled.

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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW     UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .    The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION     The university reserv

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