Assistant Professor, SLCS – Shape a New Undergrad Program

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Speech, Language and Communication Sciences to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will help build a new academic program from the ground up and strengthen the undergraduate curriculum in speech-language pathology.

The teaching load is 18 credits annually, with opportunities to shape graduate-level curriculum as the program develops toward a planned 2031 launch.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered if all requirements are completed by Aug 1, 2027.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA, or eligibility to obtain prior to appointment.
• Experience supervising students in clinical, practicum, CFY, or similar settings.
• Evidence of effective college/university teaching or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with potential for continued scholarly productivity.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to student advising and mentoring and alignment with Xavier's Jesuit Catholic mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology and help shape graduate-level curriculum as the program develops.
• Supervise students in clinical and practicum experiences as part of SLCS's experiential learning sequence.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and eventually graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, university, professional, and community service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research agenda

Communication skills

Advising

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

CCC-SLP certification or eligibility

Job description

Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Speech, Language and Communication Sciences to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will help build a new academic program from the ground up and strengthen the undergraduate curriculum in speech-language pathology.

The teaching load is 18 credits annually, with opportunities to shape graduate-level curriculum as the program develops toward a planned 2031 launch.