Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders / Speech-Language Pathology

Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders / Speech-Language Pathology

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is searching for an Assistant/Associate Professors specializing in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology.

• An earned doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or related area is required.

ABD applications will be considered with initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. All degree requirements must be completed by February 28, 2028 for subsequent appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with expertise in the areas of child language disorders, autism, literacy, cultural-linguistic variations, and/or complex communication needs.
For appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must demonstrate the potential for effective teaching, student mentoring, and conducting research in the area of expertise.
For appointments at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate a history of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, student mentoring, research productivity, and academic/professional service.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both face-to-face and online, conducting research and seeking external funding, and engaging in university and professional service. Opportunities for direct clinical service and clinical supervision may also be available.

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Beaver College of Health Sciences includes fully accredited graduate programs in Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy, an undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and minors in American Sign Language and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Our students are trained to empower people of all ages to improve/restore their functional abilities, fulfill their daily routines and roles, mitigate limitations or disabilities following injury or illness, and live full lives in the context of differing abilities. In addition, the department is home to the Charles and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic, which provides speech-language pathology, audiology, and pediatric occupational therapy services as an outreach to the community and serves as a primary site for student clinical training. Department of Rehabilitation Sciences graduates transition into their respective positions as qualified healthcare practitioners with enhanced clinical skills, knowledge, and values. They will be well-prepared to improve the health and wellness of people across the region, state, and world. The department emphasizes interprofessional education, clinical-academic collaboration, and academic excellence.