Job Title

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Communication Disorders

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Communication Disorders, at West Texas A&M University is seeking applications for tenured professor. The preferred candidate would also have their CCC-SLP and be able to supervise student clinicals. West Texas A&M University is located on a 170-acre campus in Canyon, Texas, with two additional support center facilities in neighboring Amarillo, Texas.  The Amarillo, Texas area is an affordable and growing metropolitan area of approximately 350,000, serving as a primary service area for Northwest Texas, Southwest Oklahoma, Southwest Kansas, Eastern New Mexico, and Southeast Colorado. University enrollment is approximately 10,000 students. The Communication Disorders graduate program is accredited by the CAA (Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) under ASHA (America Speech Language Hearing Association). The college seeks individuals who can work with students and have experience in undergraduate and graduate courses and clinical supervisor.

Work Performed:

Applicants with specializations in voice, dysphagia, TBI, feeding therapy and dementia are welcome. The typical teaching load is two courses per semester, which two to three days supervising graduate students in clinicals.  The compensation package is competitive for academic SLPs. Additional compensation for summer teaching and service is available. In addition, the university provides excellent faculty teaching and research support.

Necessary Qualifications:

Competitive candidates may have a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders, Speech and Hearing Sciences or Speech Language Pathology. An applicant with a M.S. will also be considered for this position. Current teaching needs include coursework in the ASHA Big 9 and must be able to supervise. Applicants must be licensed in Texas (TDLR) and hold their CCC-SLP, or be able to obtain them by the Spring of 2025.

Successful applicants must demonstrate their commitment to quality teaching in the traditional and online formats, professional service, and scholarly activities consistent with the department and college mission. In addition, candidates must possess strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and the ability to excel in a student-focused environment.

Applicant Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.  A complete application must include a curriculum vita listing three references. 

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Brenda Cross

Department: Communication Disorders

Phone: (806) 651-5109

Email: bcross@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Communication are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders (SLP) position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.