Assistant Professor

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Huntington, West Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Department of Communication Disorders starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree or a master's with considerable experience, focusing on areas like speech sound disorders and child language. The role involves teaching courses, supervising students, and contributing to departmental service and research efforts. Applicants must demonstrate clinical competence and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in speech-language pathology.
• Evidence of contributions to clinical education and research.
• Evidence of strong teaching, writing, clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in clinical service provision, clinical education and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization.
• Supervise students in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service to the department.

Skills

Strong teaching skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Education

Terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field

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

CCC-SLP certification

Doctoral degree expected before tenure

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• 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