Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders Job at The University

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The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi invites applications for a 9-month Assistant Professor, tenure-track position to start in August 2025. Faculty with expertise in pediatric speech-language pathology (e.g., child language acquisition, child language disorders, literacy, school-age language disorders, speech sound disorders, phonology, pediatric feeding and swallowing, or pediatric medical speech-language pathology) are encouraged to apply, with other areas of expertise considered as well. Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field, earned CCC-SLP, and eligibility for Mississippi state licensure. Additionally, applicants should have a record or demonstrated potential of scholarly peer-reviewed publications, external funding to support research programs, and successful teaching. A strong record of quality research and teaching is required for tenure.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain a line of research that contributes to scientific advancement in an area related to your expertise, actively pursue external funding for research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face-to-face, online, and/or blended), advise students and direct student research, and engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service. Excellence in the School of Applied Sciences and CSD can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field, earned CCC-SLP, and eligibility for Mississippi state licensure. Additionally, applicants should have a record or demonstrated potential of scholarly peer-reviewed publications, external funding to support research programs, and successful teaching. A strong record of quality research and teaching is required for tenure.

Application Procedures

Applicants must apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three professional references; no paper copies will be accepted. For additional information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Greg Snyder, gsnyder@olemiss.edu. Official transcripts must be received prior to hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Each position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.

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