Assistant Professor - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Job Summary

The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS),
University of Colorado, Boulder, invites applications for an
assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in acquired
speech, voice, and language disorders. Candidates in all areas of
dementia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, neurogenic speech
and voice, and geriatric communication disorders are encouraged to
apply.

Minimum qualifications are: doctoral degree in Speech, Language and
Hearing sciences or related fields. Applicants who are ABD at the
time of application will be considered. Completion of the Ph.D.
will be required for appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor.

As a faculty member in SLHS, the successful candidate will be
expected to have a strong record of independent research leading to
publications in high quality journals and potential for securing
extramural research funding. SLHS faculty are expected to teach and
mentor students in the department’s clinical AUD/Master’s SLP/
undergraduate and PhD programs, and participate in service.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

The SLHS department includes highly ranked, CAA accredited clinical
graduate programs in SLP and Audiology and offers B.A., M.A., AuD,
and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidate will benefit from
SLHS’s thriving and dynamic ties with other offerings on the
Boulder campus such as the Institute of Cognitive Science, the
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, the Intermountain
Neuroimaging Consortium, the Institute of Behavioral Genetics, the
Department of Linguistics, and offerings on the Anschutz campus of
the University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Center.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active and
independent research program resulting in publication in high
quality journals and evidence of success in extra-mural research
funding. Candidates are expected to maintain their vigorous
research program and have enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate
teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and
mentor students in the department’s clinical AUD/ Master’s SLP
program, undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and participate in
service.

What You Should Know

This is an in-person faculty position with in-person teaching,
research and service required.

What We Can Offer

Salary is highly competitive and will commensurate with experience.
Starting salary range is $90,000-92,000.

Startup, moving, and recruitment incentive funds may be available
to the successful candidate, subject to department
guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
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What We Require

Minimum qualifications are: Ph.D. in Audiology, Speech, Language
and Hearing Science or related fields.

What You Will Need

The successful candidate will be expected to have an active and
independent research program resulting in publication in high
quality journals and potential for success in extra-mural research
funding. Candidates are expected to maintain their vigorous
research program and have enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate
teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and
mentor students in the department’s clinical AUD/ Master’s SLP
program, undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and participate in
service.

What We Would Like You to Have

Minimum qualifications are: Ph.D. in Speech, Language and Hearing
Science or related fields.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• Statement Describing Research Related Goals
• (optional) Teaching Course Evaluations

During the application process you will be asked to provide contact
information for 3 references who will be asked to provide letters
of recommendation as the search progresses.

For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu