Assistant or Associate Professor - Speech-Language Pathology

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Required Qualifications Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders or Ed.D.

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12/31/2026

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/audiology-and-speech-pathology/programs/speech-language-pathology/

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders or Ed.D. PLUS Three (3) or more years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
Eligibility for Speech-Language Pathology licensure in the State of Arkansas.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated record of scholarly research and academic productivity.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The Program:
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program at UAMS prepares future speech-language pathologists through an innovative educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive clinical training on a major academic health sciences campus. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and compassionate, client-centered care. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan while meeting national certification and state licensure standards. The program features small cohort sizes, individualized faculty mentorship, clinical experiences across medical, educational, and community settings, and interprofessional learning opportunities alongside students from other health professions. Graduates are prepared to serve individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practice, and outpatient clinics.

The Setting:
UAMS is Arkansas’ largest basic and applied research institution, providing outstanding clinical services through the main campus as well as eight regional centers. UAMS includes seven institutes of excellence (i.e., Aging, Cancer, Eye, Myeloma, Spine & Neurosciences, Psychiatric Research, and Translational Research), and houses the Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) and the Voice and Swallowing Center. UAMS is a certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center and is affiliated with the Central Arkansas Veterans Administration Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (both also located in Little Rock).

Application Process:
Applications with a current curriculum vitae, a letter of application, Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy and at least three professional references is currently being accepted via the UAMS Jobs Portal. References will only be contacted for semi-finalists. Evaluation of the application will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Selection Committee Chair:
Kristen Muller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
UAMS College of Health Professions
Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
KMuller@uams.edu

Responsibilities

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Teach graduate-level courses within the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
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Mentor and supervise graduate student research, projects, and academic progress.
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Develop and maintain an active scholarly and research agenda.
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Assist with clinical education and student clinical supervision as assigned.
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Advise and support graduate students throughout their academic program.
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Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
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Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support program goals and student success.
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Engage in university, community, and professional service activities.
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Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
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Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for students and the Speech-Language Pathology program.
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Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
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Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission and strategic goals.

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Teach graduate-level courses within the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
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Mentor and supervise graduate student research, projects, and academic progress.
→
Develop and maintain an active scholarly and research agenda.
→
Assist with clinical education and student clinical supervision as assigned.
→
Advise and support graduate students throughout their academic program.
→
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
→
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support program goals and student success.
→
Engage in university, community, and professional service activities.
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Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
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Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for students and the Speech-Language Pathology program.
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Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
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Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission and strategic goals.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearng, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Pulling, Pushing

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.