Assistant or Associate Professor, School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences

The University of Montana, School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences (SLHOS), within the College of Health, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 2027.

Responsibilities

Build a robust research program and pursue external research funding Teach graduate and undergraduate courses (academic and/or clinical) through campus-based, synchronous online, or asynchronous online instruction, depending on the academic program Mentor students and direct their research Foster interprofessional research and training collaborations with international, regional, and campus partners Contribute to school, college, and university, service About the College of Health and School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences College of Health School of SLHOS About the University of Montana UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 11,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students.

Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

About Missoula and Montana Destination Missoula Visit Montana Position Details Tenurable Faculty: The School of Speech, Language, Hearing, and Occupational Sciences Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (rank is determined by qualifications and experience) Schedule: Full time, academic year position Salary: $80,000- $95,000 (salary is determined by qualifications and experience) Benefits: Medical Insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution, Professional Development, Partial Tuition Waiver, Wellness Program Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses

A research doctoral degree (or ABD) in speech, language, and hearing sciences, communication disorders and sciences, or related field Specialty in any area of speech-language pathology, audiology, and other communication disorders Record of scholarship and professional or clinical service sufficient to merit appointment at the Associate or Assistant Professor level Capable of acquiring extramural funding to support documented research agendas Ability to teach independently in a graduate clinical program Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a variety of populations Ability to learn and apply new technologies Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in any of the following areas: complex communication disorders, augmentative and alternative communication, early language development, early intervention, medical pediatrics, child feeding and swallowing, craniofacial disorders, pediatric/adult motor speech, traumatic brain injury, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder, audiology, aural rehabilitation Clinical certification in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology Eligibility for Montana State licensure.

Evidence of successful academic, funding, or administrative experience at the University level Established record of obtaining extramural funding for research

Priority Application Date: November 15, 2026 09:59pm mountain time Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Required Application Materials: Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience in research, teaching, and service Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three (3) professional references: names and contact information