The Department of Human Services in School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). The CSD program was established over 80 years ago as the first of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region and has maintained accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for over 50 years. This vibrant program is dedicated to high quality training that prepares students for practice and research in a pluralistic society. The successful candidate will maintain a productive line of independent scholarly research in any area of the field of communication sciences and disorders, contribute to teaching in the B.S.Ed., M.Ed. and Ph.D. degree programs, and engage in professional service locally, nationally, and potentially internationally. Candidates with expertise in any area of speech language pathology are welcome to apply. Candidates with expertise in adult neurogenic communication disorders, speech and hearing science, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or habilitative audiology are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a 9-month, salaried, tenure-eligible position with potential opportunities for future CSD program leadership and development.

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia offers a rich intellectual and collaborative environment for research, including opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with faculty from across health- and education-related disciplines.

Housed within the Department of Human Services, the Communication Sciences and Disorder (CSD) program includes academic programs at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral level. The Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services (SJC) offers an ideal environment for on-site clinical training and services.  The SJC provides multidisciplinary clinical services for individuals of all ages, including speech and language pathology and audiology services. The SJC, located in the same building as CSD faculty offices, is committed to working collaboratively with faculty to facilitate access to SJC clinical populations for research purposes.

Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals.

For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit  https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville.