Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University at Buffalo invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, assistant professor position beginning Fall 2027. We seek a scholar with expertise in pediatric speech production, including speech sound disorders, childhood dysarthria, and childhood apraxia of speech.

Primary responsibilities include developing a program of extramurally funded research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and serving the Department,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in speech sciences, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely related field by time of appointment.
• Research expertise in pediatric speech production.
• ASHA certification or other clinical training (preferred).
• Teaching experience at the college level (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop a program of extramurally funded research.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve the Department, College, University, profession, and community.

Skills

Pediatric speech production

Research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in speech sciences or related field

Job description

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a scholar with expertise in pediatric speech production, including speech sound disorders, childhood dysarthria, and childhood apraxia of speech. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027.

The primary responsibilities of this position include (1) developing a program of extramurally funded research; (2) teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) serving the Department, College, University, profession, and community.

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and to fostering an inclusive academic environment. UB is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). With support from the College of Arts and Sciences, the department is committed to building existing research, clinical, and academic capacities to continue to provide leadership in the fields of speech-language pathology, hearing science, and related disorders. The UB Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic is located next to the department, and collaborations between clinical and academic faculty are encouraged. The university provides strong support for research productivity including pre- and post-award administration, purchasing, and hiring.

The Western New York region is a large and diverse area, and the CDS department has strong connections with local schools, speech-language pathologists, and organizations serving children. For additional information about the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, please visit the University at Buffalo Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences website.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in speech sciences, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Research expertise in pediatric speech production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or other clinical training
• Teaching experience at the college-level

Qualified Applicants Must Submit

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three letters of recommendation

Applications received by October 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Ling-Yu Guo ([e-mail]).

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.