"Assistant Professor – Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders"

Job Details

The Hampton University Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders invites nominations and applications for a 9–month non-tenure track of Speech-Language Pathology, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2025 or until filled.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders, housed in the School of Science, offers the Bachelors’ degree in communicative sciences and disorders and the Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Duties and Responsibilities

This 9-month faculty position requires providing clinical instruction to graduate and undergraduate students, teaching didactic courses, and academic advisement. Interest in clinic administration is desired. Serve as graduate coordinator for Commitment to student development is required. Service to the university and community is expected. Participation in research and other scholarly activities is strongly encouraged. The position emphasizes clinical education and supervision of graduate students in the Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology. There is an opportunity for summer teaching and/or clinical instruction, which may include additional compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Holds terminal academic doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.) in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities from a regionally accredited institution.
• Eligibility for Virginia licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology.
• Experience supervising student clinicians and/or clinical fellows.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), Simucase, and/or telepractice platforms.
• Interest or experience in clinical education program development or coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for Employment for faculty, a letter outlining the candidate’s commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly work; a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation on company letterhead. Applications may be submitted electronically to jessica.sullivan@hamptonu.edu or mailed to:

Jessica Sullivan, PhD
Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
201 Wilma Harper Horne Science and Technology Hall
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668