What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders position at University of Northern Iowa?
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025. The successful candidate’s primary teaching and clinical responsibilities will be in the area of speech-language pathology. Specialty area open, but preference given to those with expertise in pediatrics. Position expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in the applicant’s area of specialization, clinical supervision, scholarly research activities, student advising and mentoring, and service to the department and university. Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and experience.
UNI’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders currently has nine full-time doctoral level faculty and several full-and part-time clinical instructors. The department typically serves approximately 200 undergraduate communication disorders majors and 100 graduate students in speech-language pathology. In addition, the department houses the Roy Eblen Speech & Hearing Clinic that serves approximately 100 clients per week. Additional information available at https://chas.uni.edu/comdis
The university's attractive size, approximately 9,200 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the "Best Midwest Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. It was recently named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The metro community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of approximately 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or research-based Ed.D. in speech-language pathology or related field required. Consideration will be given to ABDs with degree completion by time of appointment. The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is also required, and candidates must be eligible for an Iowa license in speech-language pathology.
For more information, please contact Lindsey Squires Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Search Committee Chair, via email at lindsey.squires@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
Application Instructions:
All application materials received by March 3, 2025, will be given full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
