Assistant Professor of Teaching, UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

The School’s Master of Science (MSc) programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The MSc audiology and speech-language pathology (SLP) programs are rigorous and scholarly, and deliver a high standard of instruction and creative opportunities for learning. The MSc SLP program has become fully distributed, with two student cohorts, one in Vancouver and the other in Victoria. 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 audiology and SLP.

Reporting to the Director of the UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the MSc programs, provide mentorship and training to MSc graduate students, and undertake educational leadership activities, including curriculum development and innovation and other teaching and learning initiatives with impact beyond the classroom. The candidate will be expected to participate in multiple service activities and committees at the School, University and the broader academic and professional community. They will be expected to work collaboratively in diverse groups to advance the strategic priorities of the School and the Faculty.

The successful candidate will also serve as the Lead Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education and will be an essential member of the School’s Executive Team. They will work with students, faculty, and clinicians across the University and clinical sectors, including provincial and national professional organizations and will be expected to register as an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

In this role, they will be responsible for:
• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the clinical coordination team to deliver the clinical education components of the audiology and SLP programs, including placement planning, clinical educator mentorship, student performance management, and clinical educator engagement.
• Overseeing and advancing the clinical education program to ensure a high-quality, innovative learning experience for audiology and speech-language pathology students, aligned with School, Faculty, University, and accreditation standards, and contributing to the broader advancement of clinical education at UBC and across Canadian entry-to-practice programs.
• Providing mentorship and direction during student remediation and probation processes.
• Representing informed perspectives on clinical education to guide program and curricular decisions.
• Building and sustaining effective relationships with academic and clinical stakeholders.
• Delivering clinical education results/outcomes in collaboration with academic and clinical stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be expected to embody principles that foster environments that promote inclusivity, mutual respect, integrity, empathy, compassion, collaboration and equity in all contexts. Equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice are essential to academic excellence. The candidate will foster these values in the School and the wider UBC community and have demonstrated an ability to effectively communicate and interact with people with diverse perspectives, whilst modeling respect, integrity, composure, openness and flexibility.

The successful candidate will have the following:
• a Master’s degree or higher;
• current full license as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist within Canada and eligibility to register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC);
• a minimum of seven years of relevant clinical experience;
• demonstrated evidence of ability and commitment to teaching, and promise of educational leadership;
• experience in the provision of clinical supervision and mentorship of audiology or speech-language pathology students;
• excellent oral and written communication skills;
• a demonstrated record of leadership and innovation in clinical education in audiology or speech-language pathology;
• additional formal training in curriculum development or clinical education will be considered an asset.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own, and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The expected salary range for this position is $ 135,000 to $ 145,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.

An application package should include:
• a letter of application (3 pages max.) that addresses scholarly, professional and creative work; teaching experience and philosophy; administrative service; and experience fostering collaboration across partners;
• a detailed curriculum vitae;
• evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• a brief statement (1-2 pages) that describes any current or planned engagements and contributions made to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic (research/scholarship,
teaching/learning), professional (non-academic or clinical work), or community (local, national, international community-based) contexts;
• the names of three references.
Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs (JR23819) and addressed to:

Director’s Office
School of Audiology & Speech Sciences
The University of British Columbia
443-2177 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Paola Colozzo, Director, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on April 7 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026, or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to employment equity and inclusive excellence, and we welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized groups: Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and trans and non-binary people.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request. Please contact Clint Meyers, Manager, Administration, via email at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at [email protected].

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Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty – comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members – is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

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UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. . All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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