Assistant Professor, Speech & Hearing

Salary

See Position Description Location Beaumont, TX Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 202600513 Home Org Speech and Hearing Services Opening Date 10/05/2026 FLSA Exempt Job Summary The Assistant Professor is a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Speech and Hearing responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing clinical education and supervision, and maintaining an active program of research and scholarly activity. The position mentors and advises undergraduate and graduate students and contributes service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. The faculty member supports the academic, research, and service missions of the department and university through effective teaching, scholarship, student development, and professional engagement. Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Essential Job Functions Teaching and Clinical Education: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned areas, including clinical education and supervision. Develop and deliver course content, assess student learning and performance, maintain appropriate academic standards, and fulfill related instructional responsibilities. Research and Scholarly Activity: Maintain an active program of scholarly and creative activities, including conducting research, publishing and disseminating findings, participating in professional scholarly activities, and pursuing external funding opportunities as appropriate.

Student Mentoring and Advising: Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students regarding academic progress, research activities, professional development, and career goals. University, Professional, and Community Service: Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community through committee participation, professional activities, community engagement, and other appropriate service responsibilities. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent research doctoral degree. Eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas.

Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Prior teaching experience in higher education. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service appropriate to academic rank. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Active holder of or eligible to obtain appropriate Texas state professional licensure at the time of hire.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies: Knowledge of effective teaching methodologies, research practices, and clinical education and supervision appropriate to the discipline. Knowledge of scholarly research, publication, and dissemination practices appropriate to the discipline. Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and support their academic, research, professional, and career development. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective teaching, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, community stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to conduct scholarly and creative activities and contribute to the research mission of the department, college, and university. Ability to provide effective academic and professional service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. Physical Requirements: The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments; stand, walk, and move between instructional, office, research, and clinical settings; and sit for extended periods while performing teaching, research, administrative, and computer-based work.

The position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, audiovisual systems, and instructional technology; observe and assess student performance in academic and clinical settings; and occasionally lift, carry, or move instructional materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Job Conditions: Work is performed in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and office environments and requires frequent interaction with students, staff, faculty, and community partners. The position may require weekend activities related to teaching, student supervision, community outreach, and a variety of academic settings. Pay Range: Commensurate Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks.

Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists. Who We Are: Home to more than 18,000 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 Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. 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. 01 Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent research doctoral degree? Yes No 02 Do you have the Eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas? Yes No 03 Do you have prior teaching experience in higher education?

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