Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107481

Position Description:

The Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders within the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville (UofL) is seeking applicants for one (1) full-time, 12-month, term-track assistant professor in speech-language pathology to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise. Preference will be given to those with backgrounds in pediatric speech and/or language disorders. It is important to note, that while mentorship and scholarly activities are required, the positions will emphasize teaching as the primary area of excellence. Each applicant can anticipate serving as course director for 2-3 courses during each fall and spring semester with no teaching required during the summer months. Applicants must hold at minimum: a PhD or EdD in speech-language pathology or related field; a current certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and Kentucky licensure eligibility. The expected start date is 1/1/2026.

About UofL

Classified as a doctoral university with “very high-research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation, UofL is home to multiple nationally-recognized centers and institutes comprised of scientific leaders and state-of-the-art multimillion-dollar facilities that promote and support research, scholarship, and creative activities across a broad range of disciplines. Established in 1798, UofL has a diverse student body of more than 23,000 and an operating budget exceeding $1.2 billion. As an active partner in both the cultural and business agenda of the city and state, UofL is valued by the corporate community as a vital collaborator in economic development, new business spin-offs, and entrepreneurship stimulation. For more information regarding UofL, please visit http://louisville.edu.

Application Procedures and Timeline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants must submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae, 2) a letter of application that details your interest in teaching and scholarship, and 3) names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Alan F. Smith at afsmit01@louisville.edu with questions about the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.