Title Information Faculty Title Job Class Code FLSA Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1684 Working TitleAssistant Professor/Associate Professor in Communication Sciences & Disorders COHP Tenured Track Faculty 2024-2025 Number of Vacancies2 LocationEdinburg, Texas Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure StatusTenure Track FTE1.0 Scope of Job We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a rank of department beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. About UTRGV : UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website. Department/College Background The Department of Communication Sciences and Disordersis seeking candidates for an Open Rank Tenure/Tenure track position to begin as early as Spring of 2025 or Fall of 2025 with a 9-month teaching appointment in speech-language pathology and summer teaching opportunities. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing academic advisement, conducting research activities, conducting scholarly activities, and engaging in professional and university service in all aspects. UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions and are committed to UTRGV’s strategic plan, vision, mission, values and core priorities. (Strategic Planning| UTRGV (https://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/) ) Minimum Qualifications A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Successful candidates must be ASHA certified in Speech-Language Pathology ( CCC - SLP ) or in the process of acquiring their ASHA certification. Successful candidates must also possess a current license in speech- language pathology in the state of Texas or be eligible to acquire a license to practice in the state of Texas. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications + Record of teaching excellence, research, and scholarly productivity at the university level. + Successful grant writing at the university level. + Experience in working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. + The following areas of experience, expertise, and/or interests are recommended: + AAC : Knowledge and/or research in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. + Speech Sciences: Strong foundation in speech sciences and related research. + Bilingual/Bicultural Proficiency: Fluency in at least one additional language and experience working with diverse cultural groups. + Dysphagia: Knowledge and/or clinical research in the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders. + Autism: Knowledge and/or research in speech and language interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. + Special Populations: Knowledge and/or research working with a variety of special populations, including but not limited to developmental disabilities and neurogenic disorders. + Voice Disorders: Knowledge and/or research in diagnosing and treating voice disorders. License or Certification Required?Yes SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date01/16/2025 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Open Date09/18/2024 Close Date Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview Please Note Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44284 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Certifications and Licenses + Letter of Interest + Teaching Statement + Research Statement Optional Documents