ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (TENURE-TRACK)

University of Victoria

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (TENURE-TRACK)
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Victoria
School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, UBC


The Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria in partnership with the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia, invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Speech-Language Pathology to commence Date January 1, 2025, or as negotiated. The successful candidate will be a faculty member within the Psychology Department at UVIC and will teach within the UBC Distributed Speech-Language Pathology program, both located in Victoria, B.C.

We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria
The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. The University is also committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing and Indigenizing the campus community both inside and outside the classroom. Please see the “Welcome to the Territory” video from Elder Elmer George (Esquimalt Nation) and President Cassels’ territory acknowledgement, along with our incoming President’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. In the Department of Psychology, we strongly value candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate will be one of four new faculty who are being recruited to join the vibrant community of scholars in the Department of Psychology this year. Our department offers exciting undergraduate programs as well as graduate degrees in the areas of Cognition and Brain Sciences, Lifespan Development, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Individualized Programs. Our Department possesses exceptional strengths in terms of productivity, initiative, creativity, and collegial governance, and our faculty are the recipients of numerous awards and honours recognizing excellence in research and teaching.

School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia
The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences offers an intensive two-to-three-year Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate program consisting of coursework, research and supervised community-based clinical practice leading to the M.Sc. degree. The School also offers a PhD in Audiology and Speech Sciences.

The MSc in SLP program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The SLP program is rigorous and scholarly and delivers a high standard of instruction and creative opportunities for learning. The three core content areas are developmental communication disorders, acquired communication disorders, and swallowing disorders. Through its active research programs, the School plays a leading role in advancing knowledge of human communication and related disciplines, and in the translation of novel research outcomes into best practices in many areas of SLP and Audiology.

The SLP program recently expanded from its original location in Vancouver-Point Grey to a second site on Vancouver Island thanks to an agreement with the University of Victoria, one of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s affiliated institutions. This expansion is motivated in part to meet SLP recruitment and retention goals in this rapidly growing area of the province. New teaching and learning spaces are located at the Vancouver Island Technology Park. The first Victoria cohort started in September 2024.

Job Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have:

Required education: Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent, as well as a Master’s level professional qualification in Speech-Language Pathology.

Required experience and skills in research: Qualified candidates will possess (commensurate with their experience) a record of high-quality scholarly achievement in basic, applied, or community-based research. For example:
• High quality scholarly contributions in outlets that are valued/appropriate (e.g., academic publications, community-based projects, etc.)
• Evidence of, or potential for, securing external research funding
• Evidence of, or potential for, facilitating a healthy lab environment that integrates diverse students and employees
• Potential for and interest in collaborating on research with other disciplines (e.g., Psychology, Health Sciences)
• Interest in collaborating with UVic and UBC faculty on research initiatives

Required experience and skills in teaching: Qualified candidates will demonstrate teaching effectiveness in their subject area, or strong potential for developing effective teaching abilities. They must also possess the ability to teach in a Speech-Language Pathology training program. For example:
• Demonstration of ability or potential to teach commensurate with experience, as evidenced by testimonials, teaching certificates, and/or attendance at teaching workshops; and other forms of documentation
• Ability and desire to teach courses in Speech-Language Pathology
• Demonstrated recognition of and openness to a diversity of student perspectives, experiences, and cultures, with ability, potential for, and/or interest in designing and applying inclusive approaches and techniques to ensure the success of diverse students
• Experience, strong potential, and or interest in supervising graduate and undergraduate research, appropriate to their level of experience and approach to scholarship

Required experience and skills in service: Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong potential for collaboration and positive contribution to the organizational environments. For example:
• Demonstrates an openness to equity and inclusivity, especially with respect to UVIC’s and UBC’s goals of decolonization and indigenizing the curriculum
• Contributes to a positive workplace environment
• Potential for and interest in collaborating within the UBC Speech-Language Pathology Distributed program and UVic Department of Psychology and Faculty of Health on research and professional activities

Required professional qualifications: Qualified candidates will be registered or eligible to register as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

The following are considered assets for this position: Teaching, research, and/or clinical experience in developmental communication disorders (e.g., augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism, fluency disorders, motor speech disorders, and/or voice/resonance disorders); demonstrated commitment to and/or interest in conducting or supporting meaningful collaborative research and consultation in Indigenous communities and/or community-based research.

Application deadline and procedure
Review of applications will begin in June 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2026 or as negotiated. Applicants should submit the following materials in electronic format to apply-socialpsyc@uvic.ca:
1) a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, including a statement of self-identification as an Indigenous Person and/or a member of a visible minority, and a statement indicating if you are a Canadian or permanent resident of Canada (Yes or No)
2) a curriculum vitae
3) a statement of research interests and future plans
4) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching skills (if available)
5) a one-page statement of current and potential contributions and/or experiences relating to equity and diversity in research, professional work, and/or teaching and curriculum
6) copies of representative scholarly works (up to six examples, e.g., journal publications, community reports, video creations, websites or blog posts, etc.); please describe your contribution to these works in your cover letter
7) the names and contact information for three academic references.

Contact information
For more information, please contact Dr. Sarah Macoun (Search Committee Chair, UVic) at sjmacoun@uvic.ca, Dr. Ulrich Müller (Department Chair) at psychair@uvic.ca, or Dr. Paola Colozzo (Director, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, UBC) at director@audiospeech.ubc.ca.

Additional information
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The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,000- $126,500. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including international candidates; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.