Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders (Tenure Track)
Company:
La Salle University
Job Location:
Philadelphia, 19141
Category:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Type:
Full-Time
Department: 281950 - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Appointment Term
Tenure Track
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University invites applicants to apply for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CSD Department houses both an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a graduate program in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). The ideal candidate will have expertise and clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology and passion for educating and mentoring future SLPs.
Essential Duties
Represent the CSD department, programs, and clinical services at sponsored events
Required Qualifications
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (sick leave and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Application Open Date: 04/17/2026
Appointment Term
Tenure Track
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University invites applicants to apply for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CSD Department houses both an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a graduate program in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). The ideal candidate will have expertise and clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology and passion for educating and mentoring future SLPs.
Essential Duties
- Demonstrate 四虎影视 excellence in the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs.
- Supervise students on special projects, including independent studies and research.
- Meet with students at least once per semester for academic advising.
- Maintain regular office hours for students.
- Demonstrate active involvement in the CSD Department, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the University, and professional and/or community organizations.
Represent the CSD department, programs, and clinical services at sponsored events
Required Qualifications
- PhD or EdD in speech-language pathology or a related field. Candidates who are ABD and anticipate completing their degree by December 31, 2026, are encouraged to apply.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for PA licensure as a speech-language pathologist.
- Commitment to excellence in 四虎影视, research, and clinical supervision, and a willingness to serve our well-established, innovative programs and clinics at the University and in the broader community.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: motor-speech, feeding, swallowing, voice, and upper airway disorders. Additional experience in augmentative and alternative communication, fluency disorders, and/or bilingualism is a plus.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
- Teaching experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline.
- Knowledge and experience with course subject matter, evidence-based 四虎影视 and learning practices for in-person and virtual platforms, and student learning assessment and instruction within the discipline.
- Familiarity with the principles of clinical education and supervision, as well as experience supervising graduate student clinicians.
- Experience 四虎影视 in-person, online, and/or in hybrid formats.
- Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas and content tools such as PowerPoint, etc.
- Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-inspired approach to 四虎影视 for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and service to diverse students and communities.
- The position will require 四虎影视 courses in the evenings a few nights a week and periodically attending university events on the weekend.
La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (sick leave and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Application Open Date: 04/17/2026
