Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F01179P
Position Title
Open Rank Faculty Position (Associate or Full Professor) and Doctor of Audiology Program Head
Functional Title
Open Rank Faculty Position (Associate or Full Professor) and Doctor of Audiology Program Head
Department
Speech Language Hearing
Salary Range
Negotiable
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Academic Year
Location
Dallas
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
09/16/2026
Posting Close Date
02/28/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Desired Start Date
08/01/2027
Job Summary
Position Description
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) invites applications from outstanding clinician scientists to lead the highly ranked Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program, housed in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing (SLH). Applicants must be eligible for licensure as an Audiologist in the state of Texas and have an established record of scholarship and leadership. The AuD program head is the most visible member of the program both within and outside the university. As such, they are expected to articulate a clear vision for the AuD program and prepare students for the changing landscape of healthcare. The AuD program has strong ties to the
world-renowned Callier Center for Communication Disorders. The strong historic partnership with the Callier Center provides practicum placements, student scholarships, and support for shared education and research missions. Program Head responsibilities include overseeing the AuD curriculum and training program, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and leading AuD program administration, accreditation, and review processes. In addition to clinical credentials, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science or a related field (Communication Sciences, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology), provide evidence of a dynamic and productive research program with extramural funding, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. Applicant research programs may be in any area of hearing, balance, or associated disorders. Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or full Professor according to experience.
The appointment commences for the fall 2027 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Eligibility for licensure as an Audiologist in the State of Texas is required. A PhD or equivalent in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science or in a related discipline (Communication Science, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology) is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: Candidates with a history of scholarship pertinent to hearing and hearing disorders, a strong publication portfolio, and record of extramural funding appropriate for their career stage are preferred. Candidates with a history of academic or other professional leadership are preferred. Candidates holding clinical certification by the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and/or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) are preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates with a history of scholarship pertinent to hearing and hearing disorders, a strong publication portfolio, and record of extramural funding appropriate for their career stage are preferred. Candidates with a history of academic or other professional leadership are preferred. Candidates holding clinical certification by the American Board of Audiology (ABA) and/or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) are preferred.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes
Contribute assessment information and data as requested
Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students
Establish and/or continue an independent line of research
Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication
Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints
Teach two (2) classes each academic year
Provide leadership as Head of the Doctor of Audiology Program
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
A supplemental document be required, responding to the following prompt:
AuD Education Vision
What characteristics distinguish a truly outstanding AuD program from other programs in the field? Please
describe the elements you believe are essential to achieving excellence in AuD education and training, and how
you would envision advancing our program toward those standards as Program Head.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, ac
