Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Gannon University; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University in Ruskin, FL, seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology for its Master of Science program. The position is 12-month, full-time, with a July 1, 2027 start; salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Expertise in Motor Speech and Swallowing disorders is preferred, with responsibilities in teaching, supervision, research, advising, and service. Applicants must hold a research doctorate (PhD/EdD) in the field, ASHA CCC-SLP, and Florida

Qualifications

• Earned research doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related area; ABD may apply but doctorate must be completed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours in the academic year; use the university LMS and engage in accreditation work.
• Engage in scholarly research activities.
• Provide clinical supervision to students at the GU Speech-Language Clinic.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in academic and clinical growth.
• Engage in service to the University, profession, and community.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Research & scholarship

Education

Research doctorate in CSD

ASHA CCC-SLP

Florida SLP license or eligibility

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology (Ruskin, FL)

Position Summary: Assistant/Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology: Gannon University's Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty SLP position in the Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology located at the Ruskin, Florida campus. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a start date of July 1, 2027. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants with experience and specialization in the areas of Motor Speech Disorders and Swallowing Disorders are preferred. Responsibilities for tenure-track faculty include classroom teaching, clinical supervision, advising graduate students in academic and clinical aspects of professional growth, active research/scholarship, and service to the University, the profession, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours in the academic year. Student course evaluations are to be completed on each course. Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and to use technology as appropriate, including the University's learning management system. Faculty shall assist with accreditation and annual program review work.
• Engage in scholarly research activities.
• Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught.
• Participate in service to the University, the community, and the profession; attend convocations, commencement exercises, and community meetings.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Assist, advise, and mentor graduate students.
• Provide clinical supervision to students at the GU Speech-Language Clinic, as needed.
• Fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as described in Volume IV of the Gannon University Institutional Policy Manual, which contains the approved policies and procedures of the University concerning the terms and conditions of faculty employment at the University.

Requirements for this position include an earned research Doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related area; ASHA CCC/SLP; and Florida SLP license or eligibility for licensure in Florida. ABD candidates may apply, but completion of the doctorate is required by the start date. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission and its liberal arts and professional education traditions. The University follows Boyer's Model of Scholarship.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Research doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related area. ABD candidates may apply, but completion of the doctorate is required by the start date.
• Licenses and Certifications: ASHA CCC-SLP required; candidates must have or be eligible for Speech-Language Pathology licensure in Florida.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years in clinical practice.
• Rank: In accordance with the University's standards, the Provost awards initial rank at the time of employment.
• University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are in need of candidates with experience and specialization in the areas of Motor Speech Disorders and Swallowing Disorders, and AAC. Candidates with experience or specialization in these areas are preferred. The successful candidate will also teach other courses as assigned by the Program Director.
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Location: Ruskin, FL

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: Col.Health Professions & Sci.

Division: School of Health Professions

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