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Position Title:
Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Teaching Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
UWM is a Carnegie R1 institution with strong community engagement and an access mission. Our institution has a deep commitment to the success of all students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
A teaching professor (assistant/associate) contributes to the CSD graduate and undergraduate program with a strong record of teaching, classroom innovation and student interactions. They are expected to independently create and redesign a range of courses in their field of expertise, being able to assess student performance and learning outcomes, and to provide formal or informal advising on students' academic and career directions. Contributions in the scholarship of teaching and learning and supervision of student employees delivering instruction (Teaching Assistant) are part of this role as well as fostering collaboration with faculty and staff in the development of teaching strategies.
Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Anticipated start date will be the fall 2026 semester (August 2026).
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
- May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
- Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
- Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
- Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
- Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
Department: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends.
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (RS&T) offers programs in Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology and Accessible Design, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Performance Psychology, Rehabilitation Science, and Therapeutic Recreation.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Program The Communication Sciences and Disorders program offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree that prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology through evidence-based coursework, hands-on clinical training, and research opportunities embedded throughout the curriculum. Nine clinical academic staff and tenured faculty educate 60 graduate and approximately 80 undergraduate students. Accredited for over 55 years, the graduate program advances its mission to develop leaders in clinical practice who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing needs.
Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is expected to be $82,000-$92,000 depending on the level hired (Assistant/Associate) on a 12-month basis at 100%. Final salary offer will be contingent upon degree and the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:- A terminal academic degree (PhD or EdD) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field, or ABD with anticipated completion date prior to start of employment.
- A minimum of three years of work experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders (clinically and/or academically) with relevant experience in student mentorship
- Evidence of one year of teaching experience (classroom or clinical supervision)
Preferred Qualifications:- ASHA CCC-SLP certification (holding the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC))
- PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMSDIS)
- Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Expertise particularly in one or more of the following areas:
Teaching, clinical and/or research expertise in one or more of these areas is preferred: Voice, Fluency, Articulation & Phonological disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
- Additional expertise areas that may also be considered:
Expertise in autism, counseling, child language disorder, literacy, or other CSD-related areas.
- Evidence of continued growth toward outstanding teaching (as evidenced through teaching evaluation summaries)
- Interest in developing a strong didactic philosophy focused on student-centered learning, (evidenced by continuing education on this topic, teaching evaluation summaries)
- Experience in academic program review or accreditation and/or graduate admissions (evidenced by a record of participation, roles and/or responsibilities in those activities)
How to Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
1) a letter of interest specifying your qualifications for the position, in particular list of your areas of expertise (reference areas listed in the posting).
2) curriculum vita
3) evidence of teaching experience (e.g., summary of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations)
Note: Finalists may be required to submit transcripts.
PLEASE NOTE: letter of interest (including areas of expertise), CV and evidence of teaching experience (e.g., summary of courses taught and summary of teaching evaluations) will need to be uploaded to the same upload area in the application.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a letter of interest, CV/resume, evidence of teaching experience will not be considered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date of February 15, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at ...@uwm.edu.
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