Assistant Professor - Communication Sciences & Disorders at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 290201
About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. We're looking for a dedicated educator and scholar to teach in their area of expertise, contribute to ongoing research and scholarship, and engage in meaningful service at the department, college, and university levels. This on-campus position offers you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant academic and clinical community, with research expectations and teaching load that support a healthy work-life balance.

Our department is home to 10 full-time faculty members who support students in both the B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. programs in Speech-Language Pathology. We are committed to guiding students throughout their professional journey and collaborate closely with educational and medical partners across South Georgia and beyond. Faculty and students thrive in our state-of-the-art facility, where experiential learning and strong clinical partnerships create a rich and supportive environment for teaching, research, and service.

Review of completed applications will begin November 17, 2025. We will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Connie Porcaro, Department Head, via email [email protected] or by phone at 229-219-1329.

Application materials should include:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Statement of current and future research

• Transcripts (unofficial)

• List of three professional references (to include phone number and email address).

Responsibilities

Department Summary

Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, academic advising/mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Teaching and scholarship - 80%
Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline.

Service - 20%
Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field (Ph.D., Ed.D., SLPD)

• Strong record of, or potential for publications in the candidate's area of interest

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment of speech disorders

• Eligibility for ASHA certified in Speech-Language Pathology, and/or licensure in Georgia

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting

• A record of mentoring students, in clinical and/or research experiences

• Previous college-level teaching experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Evidence of knowledge and experience with course subject-matter, evidence-based teaching, and clinical practices, as demonstrated in application materials

• Strong communication skills and a student-inspired approach to teaching for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and serving students and communities, as evidenced and addressed in application materials

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information

• documentation of academic credentials

• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,

• view social media outlets, and

• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check

• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check

• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• pre-employment drug testing

• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation

• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy

  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy

  • Drug Free Workplace

  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

  • Motor Vehicle Policy

  • Workers Compensation (new hires)

  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)

• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Standard

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