Clinical Instructor or Lecturer, Communications Sciences and Disorders

The Opportunity

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and the Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC) in the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) are pleased to invite applications for a 12month nontenureearning inperson Clinical Instructor or Lecturer position in speechlanguage pathology to begin on or after May 1 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience in comprehensive speechlanguage diagnostics intervention and treatment with demonstrated knowledge and expertise in voice disorders and aerodigestive disorders. They will provide direct services to research participants and clinical patients while engaging in the conduct of clinical practice clinical trials and basic research. In addition they will have the opportunity to supervise student research assistants and to provide clinical services in the UCF Health Communication Disorders Clinic and the UCF Mobile Health Unit. 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 successful applicant will join a team of faculty scientists engineers clinicians and students working in the newly formed CTRC. In carrying out the responsibilities of this position with precision rigor and the utmost attention the successful candidate will become an essential team member and take pride in meeting the research challenges undertaken by the CTRC.

The Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC) is a newly established research hub in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders focused on basic and applied research to solve communication problems through the combination of behavioral sciences electrophysiology assistive technology and computational methods. Current projects are funded by NIH NIDCD and industry partners. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about research to collaborate with a new team of faculty scientists postdocs and students. We are creating a vibrant multidisciplinary environment that includes experts in audiology hearing science neuroscience electrical and biomedical engineering speech science voice science and aerodigestive systems. Applicants should have enthusiasm for research a mind for innovation and creativity a desire to work in a thriving team atmosphere and a capacity for acquiring expertise in new research techniques.

The School of CSD founded in 1969 and accredited in 1987 is one of four schools/departments in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. CHPS is also part of the Academic Health Sciences Center including the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center the College of Medicine and the College of Nursing. CSD is home to 33 fulltime faculty members serving an average of 180 graduates and 600 undergraduate students. We have a strong history of excellence in research teaching and community service and offer bachelors and masters degrees in communication sciences and disorders. The School of CSD houses over 15000 square feet of exceptional newly renovated research clinical and simulation training facilities including the CHPS Rehabilitation Innovation Center the Communication Technologies Research Center (CTRC) and multiple facultyled specialized research labs. The Communication Disorders Clinic serves as the centerpiece for clinical education and applied research. This 13500squarefoot stateoftheart facility houses several specialty services including audiology the Aphasia House the UCF Listening Center the Fluency Disorders Clinic the Voice Care Center and the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Center which provides assistive technology services in four Florida counties for individuals across the spectrum of age and disability. Combined these facilities and the environment provide exceptional opportunities for leveraging powerful realworld simulation resources and expertise to advance interprofessional research education and practice while revolutionizing student education and future clinical practice. This is where collaboration leads to unprecedented healthcare solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For an instructor rank candidates must hold a masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution at the time of application.

• For a lecturer rank candidates must hold a terminal degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution by the time of hire.

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) at time of hire.

• Clinical experience providing diagnostic evaluations treatment and intervention

• Professional and collaborative experience with health care and research professionals

• Experience conducting research.

• Evidence of research experience including but not limited to: collecting research data with research subjects analyzing research data and/or research writing skills (via publications presentations theses)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for Florida state licensure in speechlanguage pathology and clinical certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (CCCSLP).

• One (1) year of clinical experience.

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: voice quality highspeed video endoscopy respiratory and aerodigestive assessment

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) excellent organizational and quantitative skills.

• Demonstrated experience with data management software including Microsoft Excel and databases.

• A strong desire and experience working in and contributing to a team environment.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website addition to the online application candidates should upload:

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

• A current curriculum vitae

• Reference list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

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.

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.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Search Committee Chair: Victoria McKenna Assistant Professor ().

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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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.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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 (12month 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 moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs 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 researchrelated 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 researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

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