Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Location: Canyon, Texas, United States. Full-time, nine-month faculty position beginning as early as January 2027. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

West Texas A&M University is a public university with a Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences offering undergraduate and graduate education in communication disorders.

What you will do

• Teach at least two undergraduate didactic courses in speech, language, and hearing sciences during the fall and spring semesters.
• Provide clinical instruction and educate graduate students in speech-language pathology at assigned practicum sites.
• Occasionally teach graduate courses in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Support student recruitment, retention, advising, and departmental and college operations.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on accreditation initiatives, service, continuing education, and presentations.
• Participate in university, college, departmental, and system-level activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, communication disorders, or a related field.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation license in speech-language pathology or the ability to obtain one.
• At least 2–3 years of professional clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment is required; H-1B and other work authorization visa sponsorship are not available.
• Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references.

Nice to have

• Experience supervising graduate speech-language pathology students, speech therapy students, or clinical fellows.
• Teaching experience in classroom, webinar, workshop, continuing education, or professional in-service formats.
• Medical expertise, including adult dysphagia or pediatric feeding.
• Experience working with varied adult and pediatric populations, service models, and clinical settings.

Culture & Benefits

• Non-tenured faculty role focused primarily on teaching and clinical instruction; individual publication and research are not expected.
• Health and welfare insurance plans with additional health and lifestyle programs.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees receive paid leave and 13–15 paid holidays annually.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.