Assistant/Associate Professor, Communication Disorders Job at Nebraska Invasive

Assistant/Associate Professor, Communication Disorders

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Assistant/Associate Professor, Communication Disorders Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is recruiting a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate faculty member for our growing speech-language pathology program. All areas of speech-language pathology expertise will be considered. The Department values evidence-based and innovative academic and clinical instruction, community interaction, cross-discipline training, and culturally responsive practices.

The successful candidate will provide undergraduate and graduate students with engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities in both clinical and academic environments through face-to-face, blended and online delivery methods; develop a line of research and seek extramural finding; advise students; and participate in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support the development and growth of the department and institution.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a doctorate in Communications Disorders or a closely related field. Candidates must be AHSA certified (CCC-SLP), and licensed or eligible to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the State of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching, research, and service experience, rural community outreach expertise/interest, and online teaching experience. Experience supervising students in either the academic or clinical environment.

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As a University of Nebraska employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, retirement, and wellness programs—plus 13 paid holidays each year, generous leave options, and tuition remission.

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please include current vita when applying.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Posting Start Date: 12/16/25