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Position Title:Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS)

Appointment Type:Faculty

Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of English – Linguistics, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) to teach courses and provide guidance to undergraduate students seeking credentials in a pre-professional health program SLHS within their undergraduate degree in linguistics. Duties and responsibilities include 1) advising and mentoring undergraduate students studying SLHS; 2) course development and in-person teaching in SLHS on topics including phonetics and phonology, language and reading development in children, introduction to communication disorders (http://catalog.iastate.edu/azcourses/cmdis/) , anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing (http://catalog.iastate.edu/azcourses/cmdis/) , speech and hearing sciences , speech and language disorders, and clinical methods and observations; and 3) attendance at some staff meetings, workshops, and forums.

This part-time position will be 50% FTE at a minimum and has an initial three-year contract with possible renewal determined by performance and department needs.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant level

+ Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or a closely related field.

+ Clinical Experience in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Associate level

+ Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or a closely related field.

+ 5 or more years of clinical Experience in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

+ PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), linguistics, or related field

+ Experience teaching the above listed courses

+ Clinical experience with multiple populations in SLHS

+ Leadership experience

Department/Program & College Description:

The Linguistics Program is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Science’s English Department at Iowa State University. The English Department offers bachelor’s degree programs in English, Linguistics, and Technical Communication, as well as—in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures—a minor in World Film Studies. On the graduate level, the department offers MA degrees in Literature; Rhetoric, Composition and Professional Communication, TESL/Applied Linguistics, and an MFA program in Creative Writing and the Environment. The department also offers PhD programs in Applied Linguistics and Technology and in Rhetoric and Professional Communication.

Department Unit/Website:

https://engl.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2028

Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period

Time Type:Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: May 5, 2025

Posting Close Date:May 19, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R16967

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