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The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University invites applicants to apply for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CSD Department houses both an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a graduate program in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). The ideal candidate will have expertise and clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology and passion for educating and mentoring future SLPs.
Essential Duties - Demonstrate teaching excellence in the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs. Supervise students on special projects, including independent studies and research. Meet with students at least once per semester for academic advising. Maintain regular office hours for students. Demonstrate active involvement in the CSD Department, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the University, and professional and/or community organizations.
Secondary Responsibilities - Represent the CSD department, programs, and clinical services at sponsored events
Required Qualifications - PhD or EdD in speech-language pathology or a related field.Candidates who are ABD and anticipate completing their degree by December 31, 2026, are encouraged to apply.Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for PA licensure as a speech-language pathologist.Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical supervision, and a willingness to serve our well-established, innovative programs and clinics at the University and in the broader community.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: motor-speech, feeding, swallowing, voice, and upper airway disorders.Additional experience in augmentative and alternative communication, fluency disorders, and/or bilingualism is a plus.Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications - Teaching experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline.Knowledge and experience with course subject matter, evidence-based teaching and learning practices for in-person and virtual platforms, and student learning assessment and instruction within the discipline.Familiarity with the principles of clinical education and supervision, as well as experience supervising graduate student clinicians.Experience teaching in-person, online, and/or in hybrid formats.Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas and content tools such as PowerPoint, etc.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-inspired approach to teaching for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and service to diverse students and communities.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - The position will require teaching courses in the evenings a few nights a week and periodically attending university events on the weekend.
Posting Information
Application Open Date - 04/17/2026
Application Close Date
Application Open To - Internal and External Applicants
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University invites applicants to apply for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The CSD Department houses both an undergraduate major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a graduate program in speech-language pathology accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). The ideal candidate will have expertise and clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology and passion for educating and mentoring future SLPs.
Essential Duties - Demonstrate teaching excellence in the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs. Supervise students on special projects, including independent studies and research. Meet with students at least once per semester for academic advising. Maintain regular office hours for students. Demonstrate active involvement in the CSD Department, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the University, and professional and/or community organizations.
Secondary Responsibilities - Represent the CSD department, programs, and clinical services at sponsored events
Required Qualifications - PhD or EdD in speech-language pathology or a related field.Candidates who are ABD and anticipate completing their degree by December 31, 2026, are encouraged to apply.Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for PA licensure as a speech-language pathologist.Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical supervision, and a willingness to serve our well-established, innovative programs and clinics at the University and in the broader community.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: motor-speech, feeding, swallowing, voice, and upper airway disorders.Additional experience in augmentative and alternative communication, fluency disorders, and/or bilingualism is a plus.Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications - Teaching experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related discipline.Knowledge and experience with course subject matter, evidence-based teaching and learning practices for in-person and virtual platforms, and student learning assessment and instruction within the discipline.Familiarity with the principles of clinical education and supervision, as well as experience supervising graduate student clinicians.Experience teaching in-person, online, and/or in hybrid formats.Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas and content tools such as PowerPoint, etc.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-inspired approach to teaching for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and service to diverse students and communities.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - The position will require teaching courses in the evenings a few nights a week and periodically attending university events on the weekend.
Posting Information
Application Open Date - 04/17/2026
Application Close Date
Application Open To - Internal and External Applicants
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
