University at Buffalo
Professor Position

Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor in Pediatric Speech Production
Department Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Posting Number F260099
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64267
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Summary The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences (CDS) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a scholar with expertise in pediatric speech production, including speech sound disorders, childhood dysarthria, and childhood apraxia of speech. The appointment will begin in Fall 2027.

The primary responsibilities of this position include (1) developing a program of extramurally funded research; (2) teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) serving the Department, College, University, profession, and community.

The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and to fostering an inclusive academic environment. UB is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). With support from the College of Arts and Sciences, the department is committed to building existing research, clinical, and academic capacities to continue to provide leadership in the fields of speech-language pathology, hearing science, and related disorders. The UB Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic is located next to the department, and collaborations between clinical and academic faculty are encouraged. The university provides strong support for research productivity including pre- and post-award administration, purchasing, and hiring.

The Western New York region is a large and diverse area, and the CDS department has strong connections with local schools, speech-language pathologists, and organizations serving children. For additional information about the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, please visit the University at Buffalo Department 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

Applications must be submitted through UB Jobs https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64267.

Applications received by October 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Ling-Yu Guo ([email protected]).

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in speech sciences, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely related field conferred 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
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Ling-Yu Guo
Contact's Pronouns He/Him
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-5567
Posting Dates
Posted 09/10/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/16/2027
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf. 

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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Research Statement
  4. Teaching Statement
Optional Documents

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