Research Speech-Language Pathologist – Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title:

Research Speech-Language Pathologist – Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Moody College of Communication

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Hiring Department:

Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a fixed term position with the earliest start date of November 1, 2025. This position is expected to continue through October 31, 2026, with possibility of renewing for another year, conditional on performance and availability of funding. 

About The Aphasia and Dementia Research Labs

The overarching clinical research program is aimed at improving our understanding of how the brain supports speech and language processes and how personalized speech and language interventions improve communication in those diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose

This position is needed to ensure we have the appropriate expertise in speech-language pathology for an NIH-funded project focused on multi-modal communication in PPA. The research speech-language pathologist will support an ongoing research project

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant screening, assessment, and treatment for studies examining the nature and management of progressive aphasia and related disorders speakers.

• Database management and generation of reports and presentations and contribute to manuscripts from research findings. Work closely with the PIs to manage the laboratory including training of incoming personnel.

• Assist with reporting of study findings to relevant funding sources, ensure data and reports are being maintained and updated.

• Supervise undergraduate research assistants and their respective duties towards data collection and research projects in the lab. Ensure that master’s students are completing required steps for data collection and that data are not missing from each time point.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Extremely strong oral and written proficiency in Spanish

• Prior experience providing assessment and treatment in Spanish to individuals with communication disorders

• Active ASHA certification

• Strong proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Qualtrics, Smartsheet, Zoom, Redcap and Outlook

• Ability to take initiative in working both independently and in cooperation with others

• Extremely strong organizational skills

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience providing assessment and treatment to individuals presenting with a communication disorder caused by a neurodegenerative syndrome

• Experience working with linguistic corpora

• Previous experience working in a research laboratory

• Prior experience running statistical analyses

• Prior research experience in aphasia, dementia, or bilingualism

Salary Range

$68,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment or research lab.

Work Shift

Please note availability will be needed on a variable basis from 8am-6pm depending on needs.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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