Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences

East Stroudsburg University's Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences is searching for a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor (SLHS, with responsibilities as Clinic Director of the ESU Speech and Hearing Center). This is a 12-month faculty appointment beginning August 2026. Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to professional markets, careers, and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate clinicians, and provide leadership and administration for the ESU Speech and Hearing Center. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to a BS in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology. The graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Through face-to-face instruction and on-campus and external clinical experiences, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice in speech-language pathology.

To be successful in this position, the individual must demonstrate excellence in teaching, clinical supervision, program development, and service, while supporting accreditation standards and contributing to the academic and organizational life of the University.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, or a closely related field; ABD candidates or master's-level candidates with extensive supervisory experience may be considered.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Pennsylvania Professional License in Speech-Language Pathology or eligibility for licensure.
• Extensive experience in clinical supervision, preferably with graduate student clinicians.
• Completion of ASHA-required supervisory and ethics training.
• Demonstrated understanding of ASHA accreditation standards and KASA requirements.
• Ability to teach and supervise in accordance with accreditation and licensure standards.
• Has a valid active professional liability insurance.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
• Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
  • Accountable for One's Actions
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal
  • Committed to Self-Growth
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach the following to the online application: a letter of application, cover letter expressing interest in the role, professional references, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including how students will be involved in your research, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Upload all documents to the online application. Final selection will be based on a review of the candidate's vita and a successful interview (If conducted by the search committee). Only confidential reference letters are accepted at [email protected] . All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: