Assistant Clinical Professor

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff Mountain Campus

• This position is an on‑site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility, with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University prepares highly effective, culturally diverse speech, language, and hearing professionals to serve and advocate for individuals in their communities. We provide innovative, accessible, student‑centered educational programs in an inclusive and caring environment.

We offer a Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech‑Language Pathology through a competitive full‑time or part‑time (Summer Track) program. The Summer Track program includes cohorts of students at both the Flagstaff Mountain Campus and at the NAU Yuma campus. We also offer an undergraduate degree to prepare students for graduate work in speech‑language pathology and audiology, as well as a Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant certificate program.

In addition, the department operates the Speech‑Language‑Hearing Clinic at the Flagstaff Mountain campus where members of the community can receive services for a variety of communication and hearing disorders, and graduate students participate and learn.

Graduate students participate in clinical practicum and externship experiences in a variety of different settings throughout the region, state, and nation.

Housed in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The College of Health and Human Services is northern Arizona's hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. With programs available in Flagstaff, and online, including the 30‑acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix where NAU, UA, and ASU are co‑located. The PBC offers more than six million square feet of research, academic, and clinical facilities for students earning advanced degrees in medical professions with access to cutting‑edge technology.

The urban environment presents numerous opportunities for interprofessional education with other NAU programs on campus including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the Master's in Physician Assistant Studies program, and the Master's of Athletic Training program. We prepare high‑quality professionals to lend a healing hand. In addition to Communication Sciences and Disorders, CHHS has programs in Athletic Training, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy.

This is a 9‑month, clinical, non‑tenure‑eligible position beginning 8/17/2026. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. The individual in this role will serve as a clinical supervisor for the full‑time Master’s degree program in Clinical Speech‑Language Pathology.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate students in their on‑campus clinical practicum rotations, with potential opportunities for off‑campus supervision, and will provide guidance on evaluation and treatment procedures as well as timely feedback on clinical performance, documentation, and professional conduct. Teaching responsibilities may include face‑to‑face and/or online instruction in the candidate’s areas of expertise. Service activities will include participation on national, university, college, or department committees supporting accreditation, student success, and program perations.

Scholarly engagement is negotiable.

• Facilitate the clinical and academic education of graduate students enrolled in the full‑time Master’s program in Clinical Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Supervise and monitor students’ clinical practicum experiences in accordance with ASHA standards for certification.
• Teach face‑to‑face and/or online courses in areas of expertise as needed.
• Ensure compliance with…