Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology - Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences #27-27

California State University, Northridge • Northridge, CA

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About The Position

California State University, Northridge’s Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with primary responsibility for coursework in adult neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and/or disorders of voice. The role also includes supervising graduate clinical practica and/or student research and developing scholarship in areas such as adult neurogenic communication disorders, aphasia, motor speech disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, voice and upper airway disorders, or related areas.

The position includes weekly office hours, faculty meetings, participation in student learning assessment, and service to the department, college, and university. The faculty member will contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service in a diverse environment. Teaching may be required on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The successful candidate will be held to the applicable college and department standards for tenure and promotion.

The appointment is effective August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The anticipated hiring range is $77,490–$86,100, dependent upon qualifications. The preferred application deadline is December 15, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

• Earned academic doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Communication Disorders and Sciences or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates may be considered, but must complete the doctorate before the appointment date.
• College- or university-level teaching experience, or potential to teach in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Possess California licensure in speech-language pathology and the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), or attain both within 12 months of hire; maintain licensure and certification throughout employment.
• At appointment, non-U.S. citizens must have USCIS authorization to work in the United States and be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective engagement with, or potential to engage with, a diverse student body.
• Demonstrated experience or potential to use culturally responsive pedagogy to promote equitable outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated experience or potential to create a student-centered learning environment.
• Research or laboratory experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience or potential to adopt inclusive approaches to mentoring.
• Effective clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders and neuropathologies.
• Effective clinical experience in dysphagia.
• Effective clinical experience in disorders of voice.
• Potential for effective college- or university-level teaching in neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and/or disorders of voice.
• Potential for effective supervision of graduate clinical practica and/or student research.
• An active publication record in peer-reviewed publications in the field, or demonstrated potential to develop one.
• Record of securing external funding, or potential to do so.
• Other related professional licenses and certificates, such as board certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology, with primary responsibility for coursework in adult neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and/or disorders of voice.
• Supervise graduate clinical practica and/or student research.
• Conduct scholarship in relevant areas of expertise.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Support equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
• Teach as required on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree