Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Speech-Language Pathology (2 Positions)

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advancediscoveryof public value and positively impact the health culture education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls 25000 students-85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171bachelorsmastersand doctoral degree programs at the only open-access top-tier research university in America.

The citys border location makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics of national interest such as bilingual education/language acquisition Hispanic health disparities border environment and immigration environmental sustainability and infrastructure and international trade and commerce.

El Pasos active arts and culture community features the states longest-running symphony orchestra a nationally recognized chamber music festival a vibrant street art and mural scene art galleries museums and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with concerts and live events at the citys largest indoor and outdoor venues; theatermusicand dance productions; contemporary and student art galleries; and a natural history museum and desert gardens. El Paso residents can also easily travel to our sister city of Ciudad Juárez Mexico to enjoy great foodmarketsand cultural events.

El Paso is also an ideal location for people who love the outdoors as home to one of the nations largest urban parks - Franklin Mountains State Park - and many options for year-round hiking mountainbikingand rock climbing.

For sports fans the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues including Sun Bowl Stadium - where one of the oldest football bowl games takes place annually - and the Don Haskins Center arena. Southwest University Parklocateda mile away in lively downtown El Paso is home to the El Paso Chihuahuas the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres and the El Paso Locomotive FC a professional soccer team founded in 2019.

The College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences prepares the next generation of health and human service professionals to improve quality of life and address health disparities in their College offers five undergraduate degrees in Clinical Lab Science Health Promotion Rehabilitation Sciences SocialWorkand arefivemasters degrees in the college: Speech-Language Pathology Public Health Rehabilitation Counseling Social Work and are currentlythreedoctoral programs intheCHS: Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapyand a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health impact educational experiences enable students to develop leadership problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well asa strong senseof social responsibility through community and global engagement opportunities.

Faculty and students engage in teaching research and serviceincorporating Boyers Model of the scholarship of discovery integration application/engagement and teaching and learning all related to the applied health sciences ( Colleges facilities and programs are designed to promote interprofessional teaching learningresearchand community & global engagement College of Health Sciences enjoys a strong and collaborative relationship with a range of localnationaland global community and undergraduate studentsparticipateactivelywithfacultyclinical and research mentors in conducting a variety of projects relevant to addressing health inequities and improving quality of life in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications and nominations fortwofull-timeClinical Assistant Professor positionsin Speech-Language Pathology. Thisfull-time9-month faculty appointment offers an opportunity to join UTEPsDepartment of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences which is committed to advancing multicultural/multilingual education interprofessional practice and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will be involved in graduate and undergraduate teaching providing on-campus and off-campus clinical supervision advising students guiding student research projects engaging in professional and scholarly activities serving the university and the community andparticipatingin accreditation-related duties. This role is intended for a faculty member dedicated to making a meaningful impactina university setting.

• Earnedmasters degreeinSpeech-Language Pathology Communication Sciences & Disorders Speech/Hearing Science or related field
• Credentialed and licensedSpeech-Language Pathologistwith eligibility inTexasand minimum of 2years of experiencein the field of Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred Qualifications

• Earnedor actively engaged in the pursuit of a doctoral degree (PhDor SLP-D)
• Experience in clinical supervision atgraduateand post graduate level (CFY/CCC)
• Specialty emphasis inanyarea in speech-language pathology

Academic rank and salary arecommensuratewith experience and record of research teaching and service.

Hiring decisions are contingent upon budget approval.

In keeping with its access excellence and impact mission The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open diverse and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents respects the differences and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability genetic information veteran status or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employees or prospective employees right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator who can be reached by phone at by email at or by mail at 500 W. University Ave. El Paso TX Kelly Hall Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at .

To the extent that this position involves research work or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48 being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Review of application materials will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the mustsubmitthe following: aletter of applicationcurrent curriculum vitae and the contact information for five professional references.

Inquiries should beforwardedto:

Vannesa Mueller Ph.D. CCC-SLP
Associate Professor Department Chair
Search Committee Chair
Speech-Language Pathology Program
The University of Texas at El Paso