Assistant Professor, Dept. of Speech, Language and Communication Sciences

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Assistant Professor, Dept. of Speech, Language and Communication Sciences The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences (SLCS) at Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar who is excited to help build a new academic program from the ground up and whose teaching and clinical expertise will strengthen the Department's undergraduate curriculum in speech-language pathology.

The teaching expectation is 18 credit hours annually for this tenure-track faculty position when a faculty member meets the College’s active scholarship standards. SLCS currently offers an undergraduate program in speech, language, and communication sciences, with a graduate program in speech-language pathology planned to launch in 2031. Consistent with Xavier University's mission, the Department seeks to equip students with the competence and conscience necessary to serve individuals with communication disorders and the professionals and communities who support them.

• A Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates may be considered provided that all requirements for the doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2027.
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or eligibility to obtain CCC-SLP prior to appointment.
• Experience supervising students in a clinical, practicum, or clinical fellowship (CFY) setting (any one of these is sufficient).
• Evidence of effective college- or university-level teaching or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda and potential for continued scholarly productivity.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• A commitment to student advising and mentoring.
• A commitment to the missions of the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences and Xavier University, including Xavier's Jesuit Catholic educational tradition.

• We welcome applicants with clinical and research interests across all areas of speech-language pathology.
• Experience or interest in contributing to the development of a new academic program.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. CHHS is a leader in experiential learning: 100% of our undergraduate and graduate programs require hands‑on learning through field placements, internships, research experiences, and clinical opportunities. In the College of Health and Human Sciences, our commitment to exceptional teaching and mentoring drives us.

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