Assistant Professor

Job Description The Department of Communication Disorders invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2026. The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; will consider applicants with a master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and have experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Successful candidates with a master’s degree will be expected to complete a doctoral degree prior to applying for tenure and promotion. The candidate must show evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research. The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study. Responsibilities and Expectations Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization and assigned by the Chair of the Department Supervising students on campus in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and potentially outside contracts Engaging in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university at large #J-18808-Ljbffr