Assistant Professor, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in speech-language pathology or a related field. We welcome applicants with expertise in any core or emerging area of the discipline, including but not limited to motor speech, language, voice and resonance, fluency, and cognitive-communication. Research and/or teaching expertise with pediatric populations is strongly preferred, as is eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (NSRASLP). Expertise of the candidate must be supported by a strong scientific publication record and research plan. One to two years of postdoctoral experience is considered a strength. The incumbent will have demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in graduate teaching in areas that complement our teaching program, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

The successful candidate is expected to secure extramural research funding, including national Tri-Council funding, and lead an innovative and collaborative research program. The candidate will be required to teach, mentor, and supervise graduate students. The candidate is expected to become an active and engaged member of the School, Faculty, and University. Activities at local, national, and international levels are expected to promote continuous improvement in research, teaching, and learning at Dalhousie.

Applications must include a cover letter stating qualifications and experience; a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and major projects; a statement of teaching experience and interests; and copies of teaching evaluations, if available. Applications must also include an original, innovative fiveyear research program plan with clear objectives that describes methodological approaches, including partnerships or collaboration, and that addresses how proposed activities will be funded.

Graduates of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders are highly competent professionals, who are sought-after locally, nationally, and internationally; our research is at the forefront of knowledge, advancement, and translation; and our outreach services, which include several in-house clinics that serve the community, are valued for their unique and innovative contributions to society. The School maintains strong collaborative links to other schools within the Faculty of Health, as well as with the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, among others. The School is also affiliated with Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, which provides publicly funded audiology services to all Nova Scotians as well as speech-language services to both adults and preschool and home-school children. The School's strategic plan can be found at https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/scsd/about/strategic-plan.html

The Faculty of Health's faculty, staff, and students are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations through diverse health programming, collaborative research, and strong community partnerships. The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college and one program, more than 200 faculty members, 80 staff members, and approximately 3,000 students. With the most programmatically diverse health faculty in Canada, our students are exposed to a broad range of health topics and learning experiences.

Dalhousie University is comprised of 6,000 faculty and staff amongst its 13 faculties. Current enrollment is 18,500 graduate and undergraduate students. As part of Canada's U15 research-intensive group, Dalhousie University is an influential driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq in the heart of Halifax (Kjipuktuk) a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, a deeply rooted African Nova Scotia community, an increasingly diverse population which also includes a vibrant workforce of people living with (dis)Abilities. Nova Scotia is also home to 13 Mi'kmaq First Nations.

Please submit your complete application package to the PeopleAdmin portal at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22134

Closing date: October 21, 2026.

For further information regarding this position, contact:

Dr. Michael Kiefte, Director
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Faculty of Health
dirscsd@Dal.ca

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.