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Job Summary
Lecturer Position in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at Purdue University invites applications from candidates holding a doctoral degree or equivalent in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a closely related field for the position of Lecturer. This is a full time, 9 month, promotable appointment with an anticipated start date of July 2026.
The Department of SLHS (http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/slhs/) is a national leader in clinical education and research and offers undergraduate degrees, accredited graduate programs (MS-SLP and AuD), and a PhD program. The department includes 18 tenure track faculty and 13 clinical faculty who support each other in meeting the department’s academic mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
This Lecturer position will provide teaching support at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of hearing, acoustics, and or speech and voice. Prior teaching experience in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or relevant applied professional experience is required.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or relevant applied professional experience is required.
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is committed to excellence in teaching, clinical education, and research. The department values free and open inquiry and choice in all matters and encourages applicants to contribute to a climate that supports academic freedom.
Purdue University
Purdue University, Indiana’s land-grant institution, is located in West Lafayette, IN, with a campus enrollment exceeding 50,000 students. U.S. News & World Report (2024) ranked Purdue among the Top Ten Most Innovative Universities in America, and the Greater Lafayette area was recently ranked #1 among 200 U.S. metro areas for career opportunities.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin May 7, 2026, and will continue until an exceptional candidate is identified.
Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) a cover letter indicating relevant experience and qualifications, as well as specific teaching interests (candidates are encouraged to address how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom); (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy and methods; and (4) names and contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage). All materials should be submitted through this application link: (https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/41512)
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Professor and Interim Head Michael Heinz at mheinz@purdue.edu.
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an EOE AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.