Assistant/Associate Tenure-Track Professor of Communication Disorders

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Tenure-Track Professor of Communication Disorders

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Department of Athletic Training and Communication Disorders

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s Fort Worth campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

80% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments.
• Assess student performance and provide academic support.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in institutional service roles.

20% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Make original contributions through scholarly publication and presentation.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related discipline.
• MS in Speech and Language Pathology, ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP), and eligibility for Texas state licensure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years clinical experience.
• Previous teaching in higher education.

Anticipated start date Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.