Closing Date:
07/23/2026
Regular
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Department's Website:
https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/
https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/audiology-and-speech-pathology/
https://healthprofessions.uams.edu/audiology-and-speech-pathology/programs/speech-language-pathology/
Assistant/Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Position Type: Faculty Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Title: Assistant or Associate Professor Speech-Language Pathology
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a faculty member in speech-language pathology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualification and college promotion and tenure criteria.
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:
To apply, applicants must submit the following materials:
(a) letter of interest,
(b) curriculum vitae,
(c) statement of teaching,
(d) statement of research interest and goals and
(e) name/contact information of three references.
For specific questions, please contact the chair of the search committee, Kristen Muller, KMuller@uams.edu.
Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
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
Five (5) or more years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Three (3) or more years of experience in university teaching and student supervision.
Demonstrated record of scholarly research and academic productivity.
Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: multicultural and multilingual services, early intervention, pediatric feeding and swallowing, speech disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or special populations. Candidates with expertise in other specialty areas are also encouraged to apply.
Bilingual proficiency, with Spanish preferred.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
Teach graduate-level courses within the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
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.
Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for students and the Speech-Language Pathology program.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission and strategic goals.
Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Sitting, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Pulling, Pushing
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Also needs to provide goals.
Recruitment Contact Information:
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.
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.
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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
