Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Position Description

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a 9‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2026. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: child or adolescent, language, literacy, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, or complex communication. All areas of specialization are encouraged to apply.

• Develop and sustain a line of research that contributes to scientific advancement in an area related to the candidate’s expertise.
• Actively pursue external funding for research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face‑to‑face, online, and/or blended).
• Direct student research.
• Engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

• Earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP).
• Eligibility for Mississippi state licensure.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Each position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applicants must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts prior to hire.

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