Assistant​/Associate Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) a brief research statement addressing current and future research agenda, (5) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted electronically via university online employment at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Questions should be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Towino Paramby; email: tparamby; phone: .

• Posting Number: F0162026
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant/Associate Professor
• Department Org: 348000 - Dept of Comm Science & Disorders

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Assistant or Associate Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenure track and a nine-month appointment.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and provide engaging experiential learning opportunities in both clinical and academic settings; develop and sustain an active research agenda, including the pursuit of extramural funding; and participate in university governance, curriculum development, and service activities that support the growth and mission of the department and institution.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders ( CSD ) at the University of Central Arkansas invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate professor rank. Expertise in all areas of speech-language pathology will be considered.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Applicants must possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Communication Disorders or a closely related field. Exceptional applicants who are ABD (all but dissertation) or who hold a clinical doctorate will be considered.

Expertise in all areas of speech-language pathology expertise will be considered.

• Required – Arkansas licensure (or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas)
• Preferred – CCC - SLP
• Preferred – ASHA certification