Teaching AssistantAssociate Professor
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 82000 - 92000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Teaching Assistant/Associate ProfessorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Teaching Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
UWM is a Carnegie R1 institution with strong community engagement and an access mission. Our institution has a deep commitment to the success of all students particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
A teaching professor (assistant/associate) contributes to the CSD graduate and undergraduate program with a strong record of teaching classroominnovationand student interactions. They are expected to independently create and redesign a range of courses in their field ofexpertise being able to assess student performance and learning outcomes andtoprovide formal or informal advising on students academic and careerdirections.Contributionsin the scholarship of teaching and learning and supervision of student employees delivering instruction (Teaching Assistant) are part of this role as well asfostering collaboration withfaculty and staff in the development of teaching strategies.
Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukeecampus.
Anticipated start date will be the fall 2026 semester (August 2026).
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
- Facilitates classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including assessment of student performance
- May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
- Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
- Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
- Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
- Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
Department:
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (RS&T) offers programs in Occupational Therapy Assistive Technology and Accessible Design Athletic Training Physical Therapy Communication Sciences & Disorders Performance Psychology Rehabilitation Science and Therapeutic Recreation.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree that prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology through evidence-based coursework hands-on clinical training and research opportunities embedded throughout the curriculum. Nine clinical academic staff and tenured faculty educate 60graduateandapproximately 80undergraduate students. Accredited for over 55 years the graduate program advances its mission to develop leaders in clinical practice who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing needs.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is expected to be $82000-$92000 depending on the level hired (Assistant/Associate) on a 12-month basis at 100%. Final salary offer will be contingent upon degree and the knowledge skills and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
A terminal academic degree (PhD or EdD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field or ABD with anticipated completion date prior to start of employment.
A minimum of three years of work experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders (clinically and/or academically) with relevant experience in student mentorship
Evidence of one year of teaching experience (classroom or clinical supervision)
Preferred Qualifications:
ASHA CCC-SLP certification (holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC))
PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMSDIS)
Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations
Expertiseparticularly in one or more of the following areas:
Teaching clinical and/or researchexpertisein one or more of these areasis preferred: Voice Fluency Articulation & Phonological disorders Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Additionalexpertise areas that may also be considered:
Expertisein autism counseling child language disorderliteracyorotherCSD-relatedareas.
Evidence of continued growth toward outstanding teaching (asevidencedthrough teaching evaluationsummaries)
Interest in developing a strong didactic philosophy focused on student-centered learning (evidencedby continuing education on this topicteachingevaluationsummaries)
Experience in academic program review or accreditation and/or graduate admissions (evidencedby a record of participationrolesand/or responsibilities in those activities)
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
1) a letter of interest specifying your qualifications for the position in particular list of your areas of expertise (reference areas listed in the posting).
2) curriculum vita
3) evidence of teaching experience (e.g. summary of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations)
Note:Finalists maybe requiredtosubmittranscripts.
PLEASE NOTE:letterof interest (includingareas of expertise) CV and evidence of teaching experience (e.g. summary of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations)will need to be uploaded to the sameuploadarea in the application.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full consideration.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside fromaletterof interest CV/resumeevidence of teaching experiencewill not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of February 15 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
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- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
