Open Rank NTT - Speech, Lang & Learning Progr

Merrimack College • North Andover, MA

4d • $78,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College seeks a dynamic communication sciences and disorders professional who will work collaboratively with colleagues and serve in the Speech, Language & Learning Programs. This position is an OpenRank, Non-Tenure Track (NTT) full-time, 9-month contract for the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate students in the following Merrimack College Speech, Language & Learning Programs: Speech, Language & Learning Graduate Program, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (currently a CAA candidate for accreditation), Speech, Language & Learning Undergraduate Minor, Undergraduate minor in the Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies, Professional Studies Concentration in Speech, Language & Learning, and Bachelor’s Degree Completion program.

Requirements

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: neurology, dysphagia, AAC, audiology, aphasia, voice, speech and hearing science and/or velopharyngeal function
• A graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
• Academic and clinical expertise in neurology, dysphagia, AAC, audiology, aphasia, voice, speech and hearing science and/or velopharyngeal function
• Ability to provide clinical supervision according to ASHA guidelines
• Teaching experience in Higher Education
• A record of clinical and academic service commensurate with career stage
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) credential as well as eligibility for Massachusetts state licensure

Nice To Haves

• Research Doctoral level degree is preferred (PhD or EdD)
• Candidates with significant experience in research, higher education, and clinical practice and supervision will be considered

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in general and expertise-specific areas as negotiated with the Academic Dean of the School of Education and Social Policy
• Provide undergraduate student career and academic advising
• Serve as the full-time faculty member and point person in a specific area of expertise
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to meet the goals and terms of the strategic plan for the SLL programs, helping to move the graduate program toward accreditation
• Ensure that the SLL programs meet existing and long-term student needs
• Provide examples of engagement and involvement in the field of communication sciences and disorders through academic, professional, research, and public service
• Identify and support the use of research knowledge and experiential learning activities across academic and clinical opportunities in the SLL programs

What This Job Offers

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