Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology - Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences #27-28

CSU Careers • 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 in Speech-Language Pathology. The position is effective August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval, with an anticipated hiring range of $77,490–$86,100, dependent upon qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate and graduate Speech-Language Pathology programs, with primary responsibility for coursework in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Early Intervention. They will supervise graduate clinical practica and/or student research and pursue research in AAC, Early Intervention, or related areas. The role also includes weekly office hours, faculty meetings, assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching may take place on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service, and to meet the standards for tenure and promotion established by the college and department.

CSUN is a Hispanic-serving institution committed to teaching, scholarship, learning, inclusion, and engagement with its diverse community. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in communication disorders and sciences, including an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and an online M.S. program. Its facilities include treatment and group spaces, clinical observation and video-recording capability, research laboratories, and a Speech Language and Hearing Center.

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.
• California licensure in speech-language pathology and the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), either at the time of appointment or attained within 12 months of the hire date; both must remain current during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective engagement with a diverse student body, or potential to do so.
• 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 adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring, or potential to do so.
• Evidence of effective clinical experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Evidence of effective clinical experience in Early Intervention.
• Potential for effective college- or university-level teaching in Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Potential for effective college- or university-level teaching in Early Intervention.
• Potential for effective supervision of graduate clinical practica and/or student research.
• An active record of, or demonstrated potential for, publication in peer-reviewed publications in the field.
• Record of, or potential for, securing external funding.
• Other related professional licenses and certificates, such as board certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology, primarily in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Early Intervention.
• Supervise graduate clinical practica and/or student research.
• Conduct research in AAC, Early Intervention, and/or related areas of expertise.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Contribute to equitable academic outcomes through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

What This Job Offers

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