Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University invites applications for two nine‑month, tenure‑track positions in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Candidates with expertise in speech‑language pathology, especially dysphagia or neurogenic disorders, are encouraged to apply.

Start date August 2027; spring/summer starts possible on request. The roles emphasize undergraduate/graduate teaching, research, and service, with opportunities for interprofessional education and clinical collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track in CSD.
• Expertise in speech-language pathology; dysphagia or adult neurogenic disorders desirable.
• Commitment to teaching, research, and service within a 9-month, tenure-track framework.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an externally funded program of research with dissemination.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with expertise.
• Advise graduate students.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, and university.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and scholarship.

Skills

Research program development

Teaching

Graduate advising

Interprofessional education

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Kansas State University

About This Role

The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire two 9-month faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) to join their Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area of speech-language pathology, although candidates with a background in dysphagia, adult neurogenic communication disorders, and/or neuroanatomy are especially encouraged to apply, as these areas align with current curriculum priorities.

Successful candidates will join a program with an active interprofessional education initiative, an on-campus speech and hearing clinic, strong connections to the local healthcare and education communities, and a school-level commitment to translational and community-engaged scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active, externally funded program of research, with dissemination through peer-reviewed outlets
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with area(s) of expertise and program need
• Advise graduate students
• Provide service to the program, school, college, and university
• Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship opportunities within the school

The selected candidates will be expected to maintain a 2:2 teaching load across the academic year, equivalent to 0.4 FTE, with allocation of remaining tenths related to research and service being negotiable.

These 9-month positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor have a preferred starting date of August 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Spring or Summer 2027 start dates may be possible upon request.

Individuals with a clinical doctorate may be considered for a non-tenure track faculty position.

For more information, please reach out to Dr. Bob Garcia at [e-mail].

About Us

The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program has been a nationally recognized presence at Kansas State University for more than 50 years and is consistently ranked in the top 25% of CSD programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The program offers a rigorous, accredited Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, alongside a pre-professional undergraduate major, serving students across the Midwest and beyond.

The K-State Speech and Hearing Center, located on campus, provides a rich applied research and clinical training environment with access to a varied community caseload across communication and swallowing disorders. The Center serves as a hub for faculty-student collaborative scholarship and direct interprofessional education opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.

The CSD program is housed within the School of Health Sciences, which includes programs such as Athletic Training, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Kinesiology, Physician Assistant, and Public Health. This multi-disciplinary structure creates frequent opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative research.

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Kansas State University is a distinguished public, land-grant institution renowned for the excellence of its faculty, students, staff, academic programs, research, and service. The university has an enrollment of more than 22,200 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. K-State was recognized by the Princeton Review as one of America’s best colleges, and U.S. News & World Report lists the university among the top 75 public universities in the U.S. K-State is centered on a 664-acre campus in Manhattan, located 50 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills. Manhattan, nicknamed the "Little Apple", provides access to a wide range of educational, cultural, medical, and recreational programs and facilities. Manhattan rates among the best classic college towns in the country, ranking #2 in the last two years in Livability’s list of the 10 Best College Towns, and Forbes magazine ranked Manhattan #3 in the nation for best small places for businesses and careers.