Position Overview Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders Tenure Track281950 - Communication Sciences & DisordersTenure TrackFull-Time, 9 months FacultyNoPosition Title Department Position Status Position Classification Grant/Gift Funded all or a portion? If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End DatePosition Description/Posting Details FA161PSTThe Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders CSD, a CAA-accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, is recruiting for a full-time, benefits eligible faculty position. The position is a tenure track, effective for the January 2025 semester or until filled and will include primary responsibilities of teaching, student supervision, and advising undergraduate and graduate CSD students. The CSD department is committed to the development of scholars and practitioners in a variety of capacities within the discipline.
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.
Earned doctorate or ABD with their degree completed by December 31, 2025.
CCC-SLP Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and be eligible 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 program and clinics at the University and in the broader community.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in speech-language pathology or a related field expected completion by December 31, 2025.
Expertise in one of more of the following areas is preferred: voice/voice disorder, resonance, and swallowing/dysphagia. Candidates with additional experience in augmentative/alternative communication and/or bilingualism a plus.
Teaching experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related field.
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 in hybrid formats.
Experience with use of 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 serving diverse students and communities. La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off sick leave and holidays, and tuition benefits such as no cost und rgraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees with no wait period and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents after completing the required years of service.Posting Number Position Summary Essential Duties Secondary Responsibilities Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours Special Instructions to ApplicantPosting Information 10/09/202408/15/2025Internal and External ApplicantsApplication Open Date Application Close Date Application Open ToPI251348477