Professional In Residence, Speech Pathology
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. Type of Position: Instructor/Professional in Residence, Speech-Language Pathology Organization: Louisiana Tech University City/ST: Ruston, LA Position Title: Instructor/Professional in Residence, Speech-Language Pathology Start Date: September 1, 2026 This is a nine-month, renewable position for an applicant with an M.A./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, and eligibility for Louisiana state licensure; three to five years of clinical and supervisory experience; and the potential for excellence in clinical and classroom teaching. Undergraduate university teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include undergraduate SLP instruction, academic advising, supervise graduate clinical practicum, perform direct evaluation and treatment services to clients, participate in collaborative research efforts, serve on departmental, college and university committees, and perform any additional duties related to the function of the clinical training programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. Start date September 1, 2026. The search will remain open, and applications reviewed until the position is filled. Apply via Workday at Louisiana Tech University. Include vitae, letter of application, three current letters of recommendation, and university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes). Contact: Brenda L. Heiman, Ph.D. Contact email: [email protected] Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536 Phone: 318.257.5911 Email: [email protected]
Requirements
- M.A./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
- CCC-SLP
- eligibility for Louisiana state licensure
- three to five years of clinical and supervisory experience
- the potential for excellence in clinical and classroom teaching
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate university teaching experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- undergraduate SLP instruction
- academic advising
- supervise graduate clinical practicum
- perform direct evaluation and treatment services to clients
- participate in collaborative research efforts
- serve on departmental, college and university committees
- perform any additional duties related to the function of the clinical training programs in speech-language pathology and audiology
