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Department Speech Language & Hearing Sci
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona’s Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences seeks a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathology clinical faculty member. This is a 12-month position scheduled to begin in late fall, 2026.
The position will be expected to:
- Provide evidence-based clinical services and student clinical supervision for adult neurologically-based communication disorders.
- Lead our robust aphasia program and develop a cognitive-communication clinic.
- Participate in the teaching, scholarship, and service activities of our academic program.
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is renowned for its clinical training programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, as well as its active doctoral program. Our department includes 30 faculty members, 104 graduate students in three degree programs (MS, AuD, PhD), and 208 undergraduate students.
Faculty in the department benefit from rich collaborative environments within the university and the Southern Arizona communities.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
The workload in the department, under present policy, has a typical distribution of:
- 90% clinical teaching and clinical service.
- 10% departmental service.
Teaching and clinical service:
- Assess and treat clients with communication disorders.
- Participate in clinical education.
- Collaborate with departmental faculty to provide evidence-based services.
- Assist clinical program leadership with clinical administration or development as assigned.
- Teach in the classroom related to area/s of expertise as assigned.
- Develop areas of specialty practice.
Service activities include but are not limited to:
- Participate effectively on departmental and university committees.
- Participate in student recruitment, admission, retention.
- Relate to and interact successfully and collegially with students and peers.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications, corresponding to rank:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, or equivalent.
- Five years of clinical experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Licensure or license eligibility for practice in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Arizona.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Previous experience providing graduate student supervision.
- Experience with adult populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with program development.
- Experience in providing services to culturally and linguistically multifaceted populations.
- Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, and motor speech disorders.
- Spoken/written Spanish language skills.
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $75,000 - $90,000 (depending on rank)
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 10/19/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Robin Samlan, PhD, MBA, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Associate Department Head & Director of Clinical Education
rsamlan@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/28/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please provide a Cover Letter that includes a description of your experience with and approach to clinical instruction, your Curriculum Vitae, and Contact information for three professional references.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number req25793
Department Speech Language & Hearing Sci
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona’s Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences seeks a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathology clinical faculty member. This is a 12-month position scheduled to begin in late fall, 2026.
The position will be expected to:
- Provide evidence-based clinical services and student clinical supervision for adult neurologically-based communication disorders.
- Lead our robust aphasia program and develop a cognitive-communication clinic.
- Participate in the teaching, scholarship, and service activities of our academic program.
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is renowned for its clinical training programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, as well as its active doctoral program. Our department includes 30 faculty members, 104 graduate students in three degree programs (MS, AuD, PhD), and 208 undergraduate students.
Faculty in the department benefit from rich collaborative environments within the university and the Southern Arizona communities.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
The workload in the department, under present policy, has a typical distribution of:
- 90% clinical teaching and clinical service.
- 10% departmental service.
Teaching and clinical service:
- Assess and treat clients with communication disorders.
- Participate in clinical education.
- Collaborate with departmental faculty to provide evidence-based services.
- Assist clinical program leadership with clinical administration or development as assigned.
- Teach in the classroom related to area/s of expertise as assigned.
- Develop areas of specialty practice.
Service activities include but are not limited to:
- Participate effectively on departmental and university committees.
- Participate in student recruitment, admission, retention.
- Relate to and interact successfully and collegially with students and peers.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications, corresponding to rank:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, or equivalent.
- Five years of clinical experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Licensure or license eligibility for practice in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Arizona.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Previous experience providing graduate student supervision.
- Experience with adult populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with program development.
- Experience in providing services to culturally and linguistically multifaceted populations.
- Experience with aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, and motor speech disorders.
- Spoken/written Spanish language skills.
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $75,000 - $90,000 (depending on rank)
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 10/19/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Robin Samlan, PhD, MBA, CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Associate Department Head & Director of Clinical Education
rsamlan@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/28/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please provide a Cover Letter that includes a description of your experience with and approach to clinical instruction, your Curriculum Vitae, and Contact information for three professional references.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Hearing Aid Specialist
Verify your state licensure transfers cleanly
TN visa adjudicators expect a valid state hearing aid dispensing license before your start date. Research reciprocity rules for your target state early, since some states require passing a separate exam before issuing a license to out-of-country applicants.
Target audiology practices and hospital systems
Audiology clinics, ENT groups, and large hospital networks hire Hearing Aid Specialists with TN sponsorship more routinely than retail chains. Search by SOC code 29-2092 in the OFLC Wage Search to see which employer types have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter by TN-eligible Hearing Aid Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have active sponsorship histories. This saves you from cold-applying to practices unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories.
Frame your offer letter around TN-specific language
Your employer's offer letter must describe the role using terms that match the USMCA appendix definition for Hearing Aid Specialist. Vague titles like 'hearing care consultant' have caused CBP delays, so ask your employer to align the letter's job description precisely.
Prepare your credential package before salary negotiations end
CBP officers at the Canadian border process TN applications on the same day, but they will ask for your diploma, state license, and the certified offer letter together. Having certified copies of your audiology or related degree ready before you finalize your start date prevents last-minute scrambles.
Confirm your employer meets E-Verify enrollment if required
Some state-licensed hearing aid dispensing employers, especially those holding federal contracts, must use E-Verify to confirm your work authorization after entry. Ask HR during the offer stage whether they're enrolled so you aren't surprised during onboarding.
Hearing Aid Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hearing Aid Specialist qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. Hearing Aid Specialist is explicitly listed in the USMCA professional categories eligible for TN status. The role must involve fitting, dispensing, and adjusting hearing instruments for clients with hearing loss. USCIS and CBP both recognize this occupation, but your offer letter must describe duties that align with the USMCA appendix definition, not a broader or differently titled role.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition queue. Canadian applicants can be approved at a port of entry on the same day they apply. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and typically premium processing fees. For Hearing Aid Specialists, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
What documents do I need to bring to the Canadian border for TN admission?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that names your title and salary, proof of your state hearing aid dispensing license or evidence you've applied for one, and your educational credentials such as a degree or diploma in a relevant field. CBP officers make the determination on-site, so having certified copies of each document protects you if originals are questioned.
Can I search specifically for Hearing Aid Specialist roles with TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by TN-eligible occupations, so you can find Hearing Aid Specialist positions at employers who already understand the USMCA sponsorship process. This reduces back-and-forth with HR departments unfamiliar with TN status and helps you focus on openings where the employer is prepared to provide the required offer letter documentation.
Does my Mexican citizenship affect my TN application differently than a Canadian applicant?
Yes. Mexican nationals cannot apply for TN status at a land border port of entry the same day. You must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico, and an annual numerical limit applies to Mexican TN admissions, unlike the uncapped Canadian pathway. Processing times vary by consulate, so building extra lead time before your intended start date is practical when coordinating with your employer.