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

California State University, Northridge • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $77,490 - $86,100

About The Position

California State University, Northridge’s Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in 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. They will supervise graduate clinical practica and/or student research and pursue scholarship in adult neurogenic communication disorders, aphasia, motor speech disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, voice and upper airway disorders, or related areas.

The position also includes weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participating in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The faculty member will contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Teaching may be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The appointee will be subject to the college and department standards for tenure and promotion.

The anticipated appointment date is August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. The preferred application deadline is December 15, 2026; applications may be considered after that date, and the position remains open until filled. The anticipated hiring range is $77,490–$86,100, depending on qualifications.

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 speech-language pathology licensure and the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), or attain both within 12 months of hire; licensure and certification must remain current throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body, or potential to engage effectively.
• Demonstrated experience using culturally responsive pedagogy to promote equitable outcomes, or potential to do so.
• Demonstrated experience creating a student-centered learning environment, or potential to do so.
• Research or laboratory experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience with inclusive approaches to mentoring, or potential to adopt them.
• 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 record of, or demonstrated potential for, peer-reviewed publication in the field.
• A record of, or potential for, securing external funding.
• Related professional licenses or certificates, such as board certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology, primarily in adult neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and/or disorders of voice.
• Supervise graduate clinical practica and/or student research.
• Conduct scholarship in relevant areas, including adult neurogenic communication disorders, aphasia, motor speech disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, voice and upper airway disorders, or related fields.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Help achieve equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

What This Job Offers

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