"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. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: child or adolescent, language, literacy, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, or complex communication is preferred, but all areas of specialization are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain a line of research that contributes to scientific advancement in an area related to their expertise, actively pursue external funding for research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face-to-face, online, and/or blended), direct student research, and engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Education: An earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Certificate: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Licensure: Eligibility for Mississippi state Licensure.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

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 https://careers.olemiss.edu and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information of three professional references, no paper copies will be accepted. For additional information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Hyejin Park, hpark11@olemiss.edu. Official transcripts must be received prior to hire.