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Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA
Education
Posted 0 days ago
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICSCandidates are invited to apply for two Assistant Teaching Professor positions in Communication Sciences and Disorders. These positions are Full-Time Non-Tenure-Line faculty positions with a renewable 36-week appointment to support the B.S. in Communication Science and Disorders and the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology programs. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to teaching scholarship and service. The successful candidates will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students foster robust collaborative scholarship and engage in service activities supporting institutional goals.The CSD program has applied for candidacy with the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-SLP) and pending approval will admit its first graduate class to the M.S. program beginning Fall 2026.To be considered for the Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders candidates should possess the following qualifications:Required qualifications: A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field is required with proof of completion of all degree requirements prior to starting their appointment in August of 2026.Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will also have: ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP); experience teaching at the university level; experience supervising speech-language pathology students; and have or be eligible for Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathology licensure.Areas of Expertise: All areas of expertise in the discipline will be considered but preference will be given to candidates with teaching and/or research expertise in the following areas: Pediatric Language Disorders Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders Adult Neurogenic Disorders Motor Speech Disorders Dysphagia Voice Speech Science and Adult Medical.Experience: The preferred candidate will demonstrate a record of teaching and scholarship in a relevant field.Application Process: To apply for the Assistant of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State Harrisburg please visit Penn States Human Resources website and submit the following documents:Cover Letter: A cover letter is required and should address the candidates interest in the position and alignment with Penn State Harrisburgs values.Curriculum Vitae: A complete CV is required and should highlight the candidates education research teaching and professional experience.Teaching Philosophy: Candidates must submit a statement on their teaching philosophy. Professional References: Candidates must submit a list of three professional references with contact information.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional questions please contact Dr. Tara McCarty at .About Penn State/The College/The School:Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias land-grant institution. Penn State Harrisburg the Capital College enrolls 4600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1000 students in programs delivered online via the Universitys World Campus. Penn State Harrisburg offers two associates 35 baccalaureates 25 Masters and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State.The School of Behavioral Sciences and Education offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in two broad academic domains: Health and Social Sciences and Teacher Education. The school offers undergraduate degrees in biobehavioral health human development and family studies kinesiology nursing communication sciences and disorders psychology sociology elementary and secondary education and graduate programs in clinical psychology applied behavior analysis speech-language pathology and teaching and curriculum. For more information about Penn State Harrisburg please visit the colleges website at .BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITSPenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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