"Assistant Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders"

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the tenure-track Assistant Professor of the CSDS Program will teach courses in Communication Sciences Disorders at both the undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate levels (M.S.), pursue an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate research productivity, and contribute to the service activities of the CSDS program and the Department of Clinical Sciences.

Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability and desire to work collaboratively on an established faculty team and demonstrate potential to teach. Pedagogy that is strongly aligned with evidence-based approaches and a sound commitment to teaching excellence is essential. The position is an academic, 10-month, tenure-track appointment that requires faculty to teach approximately 3 course equivalents per semester (fall, spring).

Required Qualifications

Earned Doctorate (Ph.D./Ed.D.) with research completed in Communication Sciences and Disorders or other relevant field by August 1, 2026. Coursework must include at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Current certification of clinical competence from ASHA. Licensed or license-eligible to practice professionally within the state of Georgia. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with various cultural and linguistic populations. Proficiency with computers and web-based technology. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in baccalaureate and graduate CSD course work. Evidence of commitment to supporting and teaching various student populations. Previous history of scholarly output (presentations/publications) in CSD or a closely related field. Expertise in augmentative and alternative communication, child language, fluency, speech sound disorders, or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

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