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Assistant Professor Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Position Number: 7027969
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Assistant Professor Speech Language Hearing Sciences

Requisition Number: 70636
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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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 audiology and/or hearing science. Candidates whose research interest focuses on developing hearing technologies to optimize auditory perception, with an emphasis on linguistically diverse populations, will be prioritized.
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, 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

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$92,000 per academic year.

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Minimum qualifications are: doctoral degree in Speech, Language and Hearing sciences or related fields. Applications from ABD candidates will be considered, however, all doctoral degree requirements must be completed by the position start date.

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 Master's SLP program/AUD/ undergraduate and Ph.D. programs and participate in service.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research Philosophy
Professional Publications
Statement Describing Research Related Goals
Statement Describing Teaching Related Goals
Optional) Teaching/Course Evaluations

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses.
Full consideration will be given to applications who apply by April 24th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor-Speech-Language-Hearing-Sciences/70636