Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences. The role focuses on developing an externally funded research program, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing to department, college, university, and community service.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a related field and has research expertise in pediatric speech production, including speech

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric speech production research

Academic teaching

Education

Ph.D. in speech sciences or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Pediatric SpeechProduction

Department: Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64267

Position Summary

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS) at theUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB)invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, academic facultyposition at the rank of Assistant Professor. Weseek a scholar with expertise in pediatric speech production,including speech sound disorders, childhood dysarthria, andchildhood apraxia of speech. The appointment will begin in Fall2027. The primary responsibilities of this position include (1)developing a program of extramurally funded research; (2) teachingat the undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) serving theDepartment, College, University, profession, and community. The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at theUniversity at Buffalo is committed to excellence in research,teaching, and service and to fostering an inclusive academicenvironment. UB is a member of the Association of AmericanUniversities (AAU). With support from the College of Arts andSciences, the department is committed to building existingresearch, clinical, and academic capacities to continue to provideleadership in the fields of speech-language pathology, hearingscience, and related disorders. The UB Audiology and SpeechPathology clinic is located next to the department, andcollaborations between clinical and academic faculty areencouraged. The university provides strong support for researchproductivity including pre- and post-award administration,purchasing, and hiring. The Western New York region is a large and diverse area, and theCDS department has strong connections with local schools,speech-language pathologists, and organizations serving children.For additional information about the Department of CommunicativeDisorders and Sciences, please visit the University at BuffaloDepartment 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

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ling-Yu Guo

Contact's Pronouns: He/Him

Contact's Title: Associate Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/10/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 08/16/2027

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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.