Assistant Professor in Speech and Language Disorders - Syracuse University : Job Details

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University is recruiting a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Speech-Language Pathology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred areas of expertise include voice disorders and dysphagia. Other areas of expertise will be considered depending on the qualifications of the candidate, including motor speech disorders, craniofacial disorders, AAC, and other areas of research focus.

POSITION: Full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in a research-oriented academic program offering BS, MS, AuD, AuD/PhD and PhD degrees. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong undergraduate and graduate-level teaching skills, a research agenda, and research productivity commensurate with rank. This is a full-time 8.5-month faculty position with eligibility for tenure and promotion. Compensation is nationally competitive.

Qualifications

PhD in speech-language pathology or related area; CCC-SLP desirable.

Preference will be given to a candidate with research interests in one or more of the following areas: dysphagia, voice disorders, AAC, motor speech disorders, and/or cleft palate.

Job Specific Qualifications

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Responsibilities will be to establish or continue a nationally recognized line of research, seek external research support, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in appropriate areas, mentor student research projects, participate in academic advising, and serve on departmental and college committees.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS: Applicants must complete an online application and attach a curriculum vita using our faculty employment web page at In addition, please upload the following to the online application portal:

* Curriculum Vitae

* Cover letter including three important areas:

1) Teaching -describe your teaching experience, interests, and philosophy of how students best learn.

2) Research/Scholarship Activity -describe how your experience will help you contribute to the Department and University's commitment to research and scholarship.

3) Diversity and Inclusion -describe how your experience has prepared you to contribute to the Department's and the University's strategic commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in higher education.

* List of at least three references who will provide letters of recommendation with name, title, address, and email/phone contact information.

* If available, candidates are additionally strongly encouraged to submit reprints of up to 3 recently published articles and summary evaluations of teaching.

Review of applications will begin October 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is 2025-2026 academic year.