Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

University of Scranton

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

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Job Purpose:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Scranton's Leahy College of Health Sciences seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors to join its growing in-person undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program and new online Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026.

Candidates in all areas of expertise will be considered, with particular interest in individuals whose teaching and scholarly focus aligns with medical speech-language pathology, including voice, swallowing and dysphagia, motor speech disorders, and related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching across modalities, active scholarship, and evidence-based clinical practice.

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology, delivered via distance education, is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Essential Duties:

• Teach courses in CSD and SLP , with in-person and online formats
• Maintain an active program of scholarly activity consistent with tenure expectations
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation efforts
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service
• Other responsibilities as outlined in the faculty contract and handbook

Additional Skills Required:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech/Hearing Science, or a related discipline by August 2026
• ASHA Certification ( CCC - SLP ) with supervision credentials
• Eligibility for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred Education:

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Annual Schedule:

9

Rank:

Open Rank

Tenure:

Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by February 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Apply online at . Applicants must submit a letter of interest including (1) a teaching statement, (2) a statement of research, (3) curriculum vitae, and (4) contact information for three references.

For further information about the Master of Science program in SLP and undergraduate CSD programs, visit our web pages at and .

Confidential inquiries may also be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joan Grossman, Professor, [email protected] , 570-941-4721.

Posting Number:

F00571P

To apply, visit

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