Lecturer in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: July 16, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Language Science has open position(s) for qualified Lecturer/Lecturers. Included with the Lecturer position is a 10% Academic Coordinator position. Successful applicants may begin as early as September 2026. Lecturers will be expected to teach one or more courses each quarter (up to five courses during the academic year) in areas related to communication sciences and disorders. These areas include anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, speech/language/hearing disorders, audiology, clinical practicum, and related topics. Opportunities to teach one or more courses online may also be available. The part-time academic coordinator will be responsible for assisting faculty and staff in the development of a new graduate program in speech-language pathology. This includes curriculum development, advising on facilities and space, advising on recruitment for lecturer positions, assembling materials for program approval and accreditation. Qualifications include a doctorate in the field of communication disorders and familiarity with ASHA requirements and accreditation procedures for speech-language pathology graduate programs.
We seek candidates with strong teaching credentials who can contribute to the quality of our undergraduate Language Science program, particularly in areas aligned with communication sciences and disorders. The number of courses available may vary by quarter and academic year.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a related area. Clinical certification (CCC-SLP, CCC-A) with prior experience developing or managing a similar program preferred.
Department: https://www.langsci.uci.edu
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Communications Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics or related field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reflective Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Teaching Evaluations
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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