Assistant Professor of Language
University of Colorado Boulder
United States

Requisition Number: 68218
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty, Full-Time
Date Posted: October 27, 2025

Job Summary

The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at the University of Colorado, Boulder invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track faculty position in interdisciplinary research on:

• Oral and/or sign language acquisition

• Bilingualism and bimodalism

• Communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals

Focus is on research that expands access, improves outcomes, and recognizes the diversity of human communication.

The successful candidate will maintain an independent research program with publications in high-quality journals and potential for securing extramural research funding. Faculty responsibilities include teaching and mentoring students in SLHS clinical AUD / Master’s SLP, undergraduate, and PhD programs, and participating in departmental service.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the Department

• SLHS offers highly ranked, CAA-accredited clinical graduate programs in SLP and Audiology, with B.A., M.A., AuD, and Ph.D. degrees.

• Faculty collaborate with campus resources, including:

  • Institute of Cognitive Science

  • Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

  • Intermountain Neuroimaging Consortium

  • Institute of Behavioral Genetics

  • Department of Linguistics

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, independent research program resulting in high-quality publications.

• Secure extramural research funding to support research activities.

• Teach and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and clinical programs.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Conduct all duties in-person (teaching, research, service).

• Complete reference checks regarding prior conduct as required for tenured faculty candidates.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting Salary Range: $85,000 – $90,000, highly competitive and commensurate with experience

• Start-Up Funding: Available for research program development

• Relocation Assistance: May be available

• Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and retirement plans

  • Generous paid time off

  • Tuition assistance for employee and dependents

  • ECO Pass for local transit

  • Access to world-class outdoor recreation

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Audiology, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, or related fields (ABD considered; degree must be completed prior to start)

• Eligibility for CCC-A or CCC-SLP

• Active research program with publications and potential for external funding

• Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring students

Application Instructions

Please submit the following via CU Boulder Jobs (applications not accepted via email):

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Professional Publications

5. Statement of Research-Related Goals

6. Optional: Teaching/Course Evaluations

References: Provide contact information for three references; letters will be requested during the search process.

Deadline for Full Consideration: November 15, 2025 (position remains open until filled)

Note: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact or remove age-identifying information (e.g., date of birth, graduation dates) in submitted materials.

Posting Contact:
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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