Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, MS Speech-Language Pathology Program

Saint Joseph's University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the Department of Educational Leadership and Human Services, with a start date in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will help shape and develop SJU’s new graduate SLP program as it launches its inaugural class in Fall 2027. The role calls for a commitment to community connections, ASHA accreditation, university and program service, and high-quality preparation of SLP practitioners. Candidates should demonstrate effective teaching methods, including strong course design and delivery, authentic assessment, and ongoing pedagogical innovation, as well as a research agenda with potential impact on SJU, the community, and other stakeholders. The faculty member will develop and teach in-person graduate courses, advise students, supervise clinical and practicum experiences, and contribute to program, department, university, professional, and community service. The teaching load is 18 credit hours distributed over 12 months according to program needs; each course is 3 credit hours. Summer teaching may be available, and teaching overloads may be possible. Program service continues throughout the calendar year in preparation for SLP accreditation. Classes may be scheduled in the evenings until 9:15 PM, and campus presence may be requested by the dean to meet program needs. Applicants must have an earned terminal degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered if all doctoral requirements will be completed by May 31, 2027. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain before appointment, ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), and must have Pennsylvania state SLP licensure and/or PDE teaching certification in SLP. The position also requires evidence of effective college-level teaching or teaching potential, an active or emerging research agenda, communication skills, and commitment to student advising and mentoring. Applicants should demonstrate alignment with the department’s and university’s missions, including SJU’s Jesuit Catholic educational tradition, as well as cumulative service, scholarship, leadership, and prior in-person adjunct or full-time teaching experience. The estimated pay range is $78,000–$82,000, with the offered salary based on work experience and educational background. SJU may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (excluding New York City ZIP codes), and Delaware; Delaware residents must regularly work on an SJU campus for more than 50% of their work time. Priority review will be given to applications received by November 27, 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing required qualifications, contact information for three professional references, a curriculum vitae, and a teaching philosophy statement that addresses social justice and advocacy.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree (e.g., PhD or EdD) in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered if all doctoral requirements will be completed by May 31, 2027.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), or eligibility to obtain it before appointment.
Pennsylvania state licensure in speech-language pathology and/or PDE teaching certification in speech-language pathology.
Evidence of effective college- or university-level teaching, or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda and potential for continued scholarly productivity.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to student advising and mentoring.
Commitment to the missions of the Department of Educational Leadership and Human Services and Saint Joseph’s University, including SJU’s Jesuit Catholic educational tradition.
Evidence of cumulative service to the university, program, and community; scholarship; fulfillment of leadership responsibilities; and prior adjunct or full-time in-person teaching experience.
Availability for campus presence as requested by the dean to meet programmatic requirements.

Nice To Haves

Clinical and research interests in any area of speech-language pathology.
Experience or interest in contributing to the development of a new academic program.
Experience teaching graduate courses in speech-language pathology.
Prior teaching experience in SLP programs.
Evidence of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching methods.
In-person teaching experience; preference will be given to candidates with this experience.
Experience supervising students in a clinical practicum or clinical fellowship (CFY) setting.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated, for example, through active participation on academic or professional SLP committees or organizations and accreditation processes.
Residence in the greater Philadelphia region or intent to relocate to the Philadelphia area if selected.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach in-person graduate courses in the Speech-Language Pathology program.
Meet a teaching load of 18 credit hours distributed over 12 months according to program needs.
Provide ongoing advisement to graduate-level speech-language pathology students.
Align clinical experiences with the School of Education and Human Development’s vision for community partnerships.
Supervise students in clinical and practicum experiences.
Provide leadership on best practices in clinical experiences.
Use technology to improve clinical experiences.
Serve on university, department, and program committees.
Provide service to the SLP profession and community.
Contribute to ongoing program service throughout the calendar year in preparation for SLP accreditation.
Perform other duties as assigned.