Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology
About The Position
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in speech-language pathology with an appointment to begin in Fall 2027. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides instructional expertise from culturally and linguistically diverse faculty members in both clinical and academic curricula. We foster an inclusive environment in which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We strive to ensure all undergraduate and graduate students are developed with the tools and strategies they need to participate in meaningful and challenging learning opportunities, both during their academic programs and throughout their professional careers. CSUF faculty are committed instructors and scholars who bring research and creative discovery to students in classrooms, labs, and individually mentored projects. Candidates must contribute to our campus goal of fostering and exemplifying equity through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities. We encourage candidates to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to and participate in the collegial life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; ABD will be considered but must have doctorate completed before appointment date
- Earned or are eligible/expecting to receive ASHA CCC-SLP
- Eligibility for California licensure in speech-language pathology
- Knowledge/experience in child language disorders for teaching courses in this area
- Evidence of strong potential for research leading to the scholarly publications necessary for tenure
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of publication-ready manuscripts
- Evidence of strong potential for teaching effectiveness
- Evidence of balancing excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
- Experience of interacting successfully in an inclusive environment
- Indicators of commitment to culturally/linguistically diverse students including first-generation college students
- Collaboration experience with students, colleagues, or local community members
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in language development and developmental language disorders
- Engaging in a systematic program of scholarly research
- Actively participating in faculty governance that includes engaging in activities that support an equitable and inclusive environment for colleagues and students
- Serving on department, college, and university committees
- Developing and improving instructional curriculum
- Providing academic advisement to students
- Producing scholarship/creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
- Contributing to and participating in the collegial life and development of the department
- Advising students
- Serving on committees
- Participating in the broader university and disciplinary communities
Benefits
- Health/vision/dental plans
- Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver
- Access to campus child-care
- Defined-benefit retirement through the state system
- Optional tax-sheltering opportunities
- Summer research grants
- Moving expenses
- Start-up funds
- Reduced teaching load
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
