Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Opportunity
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is pleased to invite applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor position to begin August 2026. The ideal candidate will have expertise in adult acquired neurological communication disorders including aphasia, motor speech disorders, and related disorders.

The successful candidate will join a diverse faculty and staff in a dynamic university with high research activity (RU/H), a robust clinical program with established patient populations, and an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional development. The candidate will have the opportunity to serve as the Director of the UCF Aphasia House, depending on qualifications and interest. The Aphasia House is a unique clinical setting within CSD that provides an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP) throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will establish a strong research program, obtain external research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, direct student research and participate in school, college, university, community, and national service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of hire and be eligible for appointment as a tenure-earning assistant professor or tenured associate professor. ABD's will be considered if degree is earned by the start of the appointment period.

• To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in adult acquired neurological disorders including aphasia, motor speech disorders, and related disorders.

• A history of peer-reviewed publications and funded research or the potential for obtaining research funding commensurate with current rank.

• Demonstrated record of collaboration with interdisciplinary educational, clinical and/or research teams.

• Demonstrated record of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and service, commensurate with experience.

• Demonstrated record of leadership in academic or clinical settings.

• Clinical certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for CCC-SLP.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.In addition to the online application, candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A cover letter outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF highlighting research achievements, teaching experience, and other qualifications for the position.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Search Committee Chair, Richard Zraick Ph.D., Professor (Richard.Zraick@ucf.edu).

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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