"Assistant Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders"

Job Details

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. We’re looking for a dedicated educator and scholar to teach in their area of expertise, contribute to ongoing research and scholarship, and engage in meaningful service at the department, college, and university levels. This on-campus position offers you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant academic and clinical community, with research expectations and teaching load that support a healthy work-life balance.

Our department is home to 10 full-time faculty members who support students in both the B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. programs in Speech-Language Pathology. We are committed to guiding students throughout their professional journey and collaborate closely with educational and medical partners across South Georgia and beyond. Faculty and students thrive in our state-of-the-art facility, where experiential learning and strong clinical partnerships create a rich and supportive environment for teaching, research, and service.

Online application is required. Review of completed applications will begin November 17, 2025. We will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Connie Porcaro, Department Head, via email cporcaro@valdosta.edu or by phone at 229-219-1329.

Application materials should include:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of current and future research
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, academic advising/mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field (Ph.D., Ed.D., SLPD) Strong record of, or potential for publications in the candidate’s area of interest
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment of speech disorders Eligibility for ASHA certified in Speech-Language Pathology, and/or licensure in Georgia
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• A record of mentoring students, in clinical and/or research experiences
• Previous college-level teaching experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Evidence of knowledge and experience with course subject-matter, evidence-based teaching, and clinical practices, as demonstrated in application materials
• Strong communication skills and a student-inspired approach to teaching for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and serving students and communities, as evidenced and addressed in application materials

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services prepares professionals for multiple roles in educational, business, and community settings. The College is home to five departments (Leadership, Technology, and Workforce Development, Teacher Education, Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Library and Information Studies). The Dewar College of Education and Human Services is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is an American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) award-winning institution. In addition, several of the college programs are accredited or nationally recognized by their specialized professional organization.

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information visit https://www.valdosta.edu and for more information about the community visit https://www.valdostachamber.com.

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.