Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Number:
Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

FTE:

1.0

Salary:

Commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Lamar University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Audiology. Start date is negotiable. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable; and have a cooperative work style. All specialty areas will be considered. Specific consideration will be given for interest in the areas of hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. Summer employment opportunities and start-up research funding may be available. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities:

• Scholarly and Creative Activities - maintaining active research, dissemination of research, and application for extramural funding; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate research endeavors
• Teaching - graduate courses, which includes clinical education, and undergraduate courses
• Service - to the Department, College, University; to the Community; to the Profession
• Other departmental and program duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Hold regular office hours, attend faculty meetings, etc.

Job Conditions:

• Residential programs in SPHS Department.

Who We Are:Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Assistant Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.
• Active holder or eligible to obtain Texas state licensure Audiology at the time of hire
• Those near completion of the Ph.D. or equivalent will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hearing Aids
• Aural Rehabilitation

Associate Required Qualifications are the same as assistant professor, but the applicant may be considered for hire at the level of associate professor with the addition of the following:

• Demonstration of significant professional accomplishments in the field
• Several years of faculty experience
• A substantial record of published research or creative works, including: peer-reviewed articles, books, or significant research grants
• Recognition for teaching effectiveness, with experience in teaching advanced or specialized courses or mentoring graduate students or junior faculty
• Demonstration of a history of engagement in broader university, community, or professional service or holding committee leadership roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer obtainment of previous tenure, indicating proven success in research, teaching, and service.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Open Date:

04/30/2025

Close Date:

07/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

How to apply: Interested candidates should apply at and submit the following:

• letter of Interest
• curriculum vitae
• teaching philosophy (please include information about how your teaching will support a diverse and inclusive learning environment)
• 5-year research agenda/philosophy
• 3 letters of recommendation

Official transcripts are required at the time of employment. Additional Info Contact Name : Dr. Heather Reading, AuD, CCC-AContact Address : Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS) Department Lamar University Box 10076 Beaumont, TX 77710 Contact Email : Contact Phone : Instructions: Reviews of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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