Assistant Professor - Communication Sciences and Disorders - 001762 Job at Insid

Overview

Assistant Professor - Communication Sciences and Disorders - 001762 at Western Carolina University (Department : Comm Sciences & Disorders).

Position type : Permanent Full-Time (nine-month tenure-track). Expected begin work date : August 2026. The primary work location is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) invites candidates for a nine-month tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in WCU’s CAA-accredited CSD program.

Responsibilities include teaching, conducting research, and supervising / advising students in undergraduate and master’s degree programs. Teaching opportunities will align with program need and candidate expertise, with particular interest in speech sound disorders, resonance disorders, voice disorders, and / or feeding / swallowing disorders. Mentorship is provided.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology. ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of / potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Eligibility for CCC-SLP and NC licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits and Additional Information

WCU provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer contributions; disability plans; tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; access to campus recreation and wellness programs; paid holidays; paid community service leave; and other programs to support work / life balance. Training and development opportunities are available, including certifications, workshops, and conferences (many offered free of charge).

Application Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicants : Applications must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Please include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from the highest degree earned, and a list of three professional references with full contact information. Copies of official transcripts and teaching evaluations may be requested for candidates under serious consideration. For questions, please contact Dr. Leigh Odom at kmodom@email.wcu.edu.

All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript showing degree conferred; for ABD candidates, submit the most recent doctoral program transcript along with master’s degree transcript if applicable. The transcript must indicate Degree Awarded / Conferred or a similar phrase.

Equal Opportunity and Safety

AA / EOE. Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable laws and policies. For accommodations in the application process, please call (828) 227-7218 or email jobs@email.wcu.edu. The University Safety Report is available online or by request.

To apply, please visit : https : / / jobs.wcu.edu / postings / 31868

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