"Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology"

Job Details

Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Speech-Language Pathology
Starting Date: Fall 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field (ABD status considered, however, terminal degree is required at the time of hire)
• California Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligibility to obtain)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Planned or active research program in adult and/or pediatric motor speech disorders
• Demonstrated evidence or potential for teaching excellence at the university level
• Ability to teach courses in dysarthria, apraxia, and AAC

Preferred Qualifications

• Research plan or productivity commensurate with rank and experience
• Ability to teach in multiple content areas related to motor-speech disorders, such as voice, resonance, phonetics; speech sound production; and fluency

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• If prior teaching experience, evidence of teaching success (please include: student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries, etc.)
• Three professional references

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,125- $8,646 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Review of applications will begin October 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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