"Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Child Development (Speech and Language Pathology)"

Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Child Development invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in Speech and Language Pathology (SLP). We seek an innovative and collaborative scholar-practitioner to join us to play a key role in establishing an accredited Speech and Language Pathology Master's program approved under the Polytechnic designation of the University. The successful candidate will contribute to program development, teaching, research, clinical education, and service in the areas of speech, language, and hearing sciences. Additionally, the successful candidate will help the Child Development department develop a minor in Speech and Language Pathology, which will not only serve as the prerequisite package for a Master's in SLP but also prepare the incoming graduate students with a strong foundation in growth and development, early intervention, family theories, and community supports.

DEPARTMENT: The Child Development department offers various programs-- two majors: (1) Child Development and Family Relationships (CDFR) and (2) Liberal Studies Child Development/Elementary Education (LSCE) and four minors: (1) Early Childhood Development, (2) Family Studies, (3) ASL and Special Populations, and (4) American Indian Education. The CDFR has three concentrations- Teaching, Child and Family Services, and Specialized Studies. LSCE is a subject matter- approved program for students entering credential programs. Additionally, Liberal Studies Child Development Special Education Integrated Program (LSCD SPED ITEP) is available to our students, allowing students to complete credentials in 4 years. The department has a strong academic advising program, where students and faculty work closely together; majors individualize their study plans. Our students enrich their learning through engaging in the Child Development Lab (CDL), a NAEYC-accredited preschool. Faculty in Child Development are committed to student-centered learning that integrates theory and research with practical knowledge, analysis, application, and professional knowledge and skills. Student engagement in their learning, appropriate use of technology, use of a broad variety of resources, integration of experiential and service- learning components, and collaboration are hallmarks of our classes. Faculty collaboratively work as a department team, cooperating with the teachers in the Child Development Lab and engaging students in research and department work.

Additional information about the department can be found at https://childdev.humboldt.edu/. For more information about the CDL, visit https://childdev.humboldt.edu/child-development-lab.

There is a growing demand in our CDFR major to prepare professionals to go for a graduate program in Speech and Language Pathology.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments while the successful candidate develops the SLP program, may include Language Development, Lifespan Development, Exceptional Children and Families, and Atypical Child Development. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.

Cal Poly Humboldt also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging multiple disciplines across the spectrum. Cal Poly Humboldt is a leader in "learning communities" that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $80,000 - $85,000. Cal Poly Humboldt provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D., or equivalent in Speech and Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field from an accredited college of university is required at the time of appointment. Additionally, the candidate must have a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of training or experience in the field of Speech and Language Pathology; Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds; Evidence of, or clear potential for, conducting and publishing original research on Speech and Language Pathology in peer-reviewed journals; Experience with a variety of assessments of children, adolescents, and adults, such as but not limited to Speech Sound / Articulation, Language assessments, Fluency (Stuttering/Cluttering), Swallowing & Feeding, Early Intervention (0-3); Experience in preparing professionals to function effectively in culturally and ethnically diverse communities; Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity; and Experience in using a variety of methodologies that are learner-centered and activity-oriented.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: Demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of age groups and diverse individuals in professional settings related to Speech and Language Pathology; Eligibility for California licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (i.e. must hold at least a master's degree in speech language pathology from an accredited program, etc.); Expertise in one or more of the following areas: child language disorders, voice disorders, bilingualism, multicultural/multilingual populations, dysphagia, or neurogenic disorders; Record of securing, or potential to secure external research funding; Experience in trauma-informed practices with students, young children, and their families; Experience or knowledge of collaborating with a variety of professionals and colleagues on local, state, national, and/or international levels; and Experience with accreditation processes and curriculum development.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp: Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae; Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized; Statement of Research Interests with sample publication or evidence that demonstrates potential for scholarly productivity; Teaching Evaluations; Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP); Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References. Additional application materials may be requested at a later time. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: aps@humboldt.edu. Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Kishan Lara-Cooper, Search Committee Chair, kdl2@humboldt.edu. Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly Humboldt's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps. Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Cal Poly Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff many from local area California Indian tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Cal Poly Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People's Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/nasp.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 2, 2025, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged.