Assistant/Associate Professor, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at InsideHigherEd

Job Description:

Worcester State University's Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in speech-language pathology with an expertise in any of the following areas:

• acquired adult language disorders/aphasia
• cognitive communicative disorders
• adult neurogenic communicative disorders
• voice and/or resonance disorders
• feeding and swallowing disorders
• craniofacial anatomy and physiology

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (for a total of 24 credits or a 4-4 across two academic semesters), advise undergraduate and graduate
students, have the opportunity to supervise in the on-campus Speech-Language Hearing Center, have the opportunity to mentor students in a research environment, and serve on Department and University committees. Scholarship in the applicant's area of expertise is expected. Collaborative research within the department is possible, as well as across departments such as Special
Education, Occupational Therapy, and others.

The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Worcester State University serves to meet the needs of its students by providing a rigorous, scientifically
sound, culturally responsive, evidence-based education with experiential learning opportunities. In doing so, we provide our students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skill necessary
for personal, professional, and intellectual achievement within their community. The successful candidate will start September 1, 2026. 

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D., ABD with a completion date of September 1, 2026 will be considered)
• Eligibility for Commonwealth of Massachusetts professional licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Additional Information:

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• paid holidays 
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers

Necessary documents for submission include:

• CV
• Teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available)
• 3 letters of reference.
• Cover Letter

All supporting documents should be uploaded to your application; information that cannot be uploaded may be faxed to 508-929-8163 or sent to the following address:

Director of Employee Services

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA  01602-2597

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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URL: www.worcester.edu