Assistant Professor

Marshall University; Huntington (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning January 2026 in the Department of Communication Disorders. The department seeks candidates with expertise in speech-language pathology across pediatric and/or adult populations.

The candidate should have a terminal degree in CSD or related field; Master’s with CCC-SLP and at least 5 years’ experience; teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills; contribute to

Qualifications

• Tenure-track expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary education and high-impact teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization.
• Supervise students on campus in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and potentially outside contracts.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university at large.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor

Job Description

The Department of Communication Disorders invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2026.

The department seeks candidates with expertise in speech-language pathology across pediatric and/or adult populations. Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, speech sound disorders, speech science, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, and other areas relevant to contemporary clinical practice and education.

The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; will consider applicants with a master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and have experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Successful candidates with a master’s degree will be expected to complete a doctoral degree prior to applying for tenure and promotion.

The candidate must show evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research. The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on using high-impact teaching practices, particularly those affiliated with one (or more) of the institution’s pedagogical initiatives (e.g., Community-based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum, etc.). Additionally, the ideal candidate will contribute to the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study. Will include (not necessarily all) of the following: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization and assigned by the Chair of the Department, supervising students on campus in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and potentially outside contracts, engaging in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university at large.

Location

MU - Marshall University

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

• Education: The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; will consider applicants with a master’s degree in communication disorders/speech-language pathology who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Experience: Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and have experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders and autism spectrum disorders.