Assistant Professor

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication Disorders invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2026. The department seeks candidates with expertise in speech-language pathology across pediatric and/or adult populations. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, speech sound disorders, speech science, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, and other areas relevant to contemporary clinical practice and education. The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; will consider applicants with a master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and have experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Successful candidates with a master’s degree will be expected to complete a doctoral degree prior to applying for tenure and promotion. The candidate must show evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research. The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Requirements

• terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field
• master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP
• minimum of 5 years’ experience
• experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders and autism spectrum disorders
• strong teaching skills
• strong writing skills
• strong clinical skills
• strong interpersonal skills
• interest in clinical service provision
• interest in clinical education
• interest in research
• ability to contribute to the University’s general education curriculum
• ability to contribute to the emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices
• ability to contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study

Nice To Haves

• affiliation with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.)

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization and assigned by the Chair of the Department
• supervising students on campus in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and potentially outside contracts
• engaging in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university at large

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level