Assistant Tenure-Track Professor for Communication Arts & Sciences

The California State University; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in Communication Arts & Sciences. The position starts Fall 2027 in the College of Communication and Education, with a salary range of $74,652–$158,688 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

A diverse and inclusive environment is emphasized. The candidate must hold a doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or related field, CCC-SLP, and be eligible for CA licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (research or clinical) in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related areas.
• CCC-SLP certification and eligibility for California licensure.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in SLP and CSD.
• Engage in scholarship and professional growth.
• Advise students and participate in departmental service.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Job description

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor for Communication Arts & Sciences

Job no: 562313
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2027

College: College of Communication and Education

Department/School: Communication Arts and Sciences Department (CMAS)/Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (CMSD)

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652-$158,688.00 per year, applicants can expect to be hired near the start of the range).

Initial Review Date: 11/16/26; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a doctorate (research or clinical) in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related areas. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. Applicants must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)-SLP and be immediately eligible for California licensure. A commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds is also required.

Candidates must meet current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requirements for the supervision of speech-language pathology graduate students ( https://www.asha.org/certification/supervision-requirements/ ). Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to teach courses across a range of topics in Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Sciences and Disorders to meet program needs, as well as the potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship. Experience in clinical settings and developing, maintaining, and engaging in community partnerships is required.

Responsibilities:

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching, as well as clinical instruction and supervision. Scholarship responsibilities include research and other activities that support continued professional growth and achievement. Service responsibilities include student advising and mentoring and service to the department and university. The program utilizes a teacher-scholar model in which teaching is emphasized and professional growth and achievement, including research, are required. Teaching assignments are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

The Department:

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is in the College of Communication and Education at Chico State. The graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). There are five tenured/tenure-track faculty as well as several part-time non-tenured faculty. The program's emphasis is primarily directed toward preparing highly qualified clinicians in speech-language pathology. Our respected position in the community and Northern California contributes to excellent clinical and internship opportunities for students. Please visit the Chico State CMSD website for more information about the CMSD Program. https://www.csuchico.edu/academics/college/communication-education/departments/communication-sciences-disorders/index.shtm"l

Megan Willi, Search Committee Chair, Communication Sciences and Disorders
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0350
#530-898-5751
[e-mail]

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtm"l .

Additional Information:

Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Chico State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Chico State may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the fee does not apply.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. The person also will have a duty to report to the campus Title IX coordinator information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation under CSU policy.

Clery Act: Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. All positions are contingent on funding.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

Advertised: Sep 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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