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

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026 CLOSED ON 4/5/2026

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University of Scranton

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

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The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Diversity & Inclusion

Department

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 https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. 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 https://www.scranton.edu/slp and https://www.scranton.edu/csd.

Confidential inquiries may also be sent to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joan Grossman, Professor, joan.grossman@scranton.edu, 570-941-4721.

Posting Number

F00571P

To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8286

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