Faculty - Asst./Assoc. Professor - Communication Sciences & Disorders (Tenure Track)

Summary The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites applications for the Spring or Fall of '26. We're seeking a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. We seek applicants who wish to join a community of dedicated faculty and contribute to excellent academic and clinical teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, scholarship, student advising, student research supervision, and department, university, and community service. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Expertise in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Contribute to excellent academic and clinical teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, scholarship, student advising, student research supervision, and department, university, and community service. Refine curriculum. Engage potential students. Engage in other faculty tasks associated with the program. Qualifications A doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders is preferred. ABD near completion or a closely related discipline would be considered. Candidate must possess CCC-SLP, eligibility for Illinois state licensure, record of scholarly activity or promise of research productivity, and experience in clinical service delivery. While all areas of expertise will be considered, ability to teach in the following areas is desired: motor speech, acquired language disorders, and cognitive communication disorders Demonstrate scholarship potential and an interest in engaging students in research or translating research into practice. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population. Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others ( Permission to work in the United States. Work Environment Classroom, Ludden Speech and Language Clinic, off campus clinical practicum sites, and online instruction. Physical Demands Interaction with students in classroom setting, clinical supervision at practicum sites(both on & off campus), and online instruction (via Canvas Learning Management System). Travel and interaction with students at internship sites in Chicago area. Interactions with students, faculty, staff, and other constituents across the University in person, via phone call, email, and distance technologies. Additional Expectations We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Xavier University