Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana's Department of Speech Pathology seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in speech-language pathology beginning in August 2027. The candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in SLP or related fields and focus on child and adolescent language disorders, with interests in literacy, bilingualism, and complex communication. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining an active research program, supervising

Qualifications

• PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Scholarly expertise in child and adolescent language disorders.
• Experience in literacy, bilingualism, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, rhythm disorders, or complex communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in speech-language pathology
• Maintain an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and/or grant activity
• Provide clinical supervision for students engaged in practicum experiences
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to curriculum development, program growth, and accreditation efforts
• Participate in service activities at the department, university, professional, and community levels
• Support student recruitment and engagement initiatives
• Develop and teach courses in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online instruction
• Demonstrate support to HBCU undergraduate and graduate students through academic advising as well as mentorship

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research planning

Curriculum development

Clinical supervision

Academic advising

Online instruction

Education

PhD in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Job description

The Department of Speech Pathology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a full time-tenure-track position in speech-language pathology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related fields – e.g., Psychology, Linguistic Sciences. The department seeks candidates whose area of concentration or scholarly expertise is in child and adolescent language disorders and one or more of the following areas: literacy, bilingualism, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, disorders of rhythm, or complex communication.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in speech-language pathology
• Maintain an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and/or grant activity
• Provide clinical supervision for students engaged in practicum experiences
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to curriculum development, program growth, and accreditation efforts
• Participate in service activities at the department, university, professional, and community levels
• Support student recruitment and engagement initiatives
• Develop and teach courses in multiple modalities, including face-to-face and online instruction
• Demonstrate support to HBCU undergraduate and graduate students through academic advising as well as mentorship