Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Tenure-

Salary/Position Classification

• $72,000+ Dependent on Experience, 9 month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of North Dakota seeks a 9-month, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology contingent on availability of funding.

The Department is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The department currently has eight full-time and four part-time faculty members, and a state-of-the-art clinic facility. There are typically 100 undergraduate students, and 40 graduate students enrolled.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a part of an integrated on-campus clinic, The Northern Prairie Community Clinic (NPCC). The clinic serves as a training placement for graduate students in psychology, counseling and speech-language pathology. Students are supervised by licensed professionals. NPCC aims to serve the Grand Forks community and state of North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in CSD
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to achieve consistent and high-quality learning and clinical environments
• Advise and mentor graduate students, direct graduate theses and independent study projects
• Establish a solid and productive research program, including seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects. Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in SLP.

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding promise for establishing a sustainable research program that will attract external funds and be aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
  staff, and students
• Competent in using technology and ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and
  online (if needed) course delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Terminal degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology or related field by August 15,
  2025.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Teaching experience (including clinical instruction)
• Experience in conducting or assisting with research activities
• Record of involvement with grant writing or management
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 02/14/2025 and include the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Sarah Robinson, at sarah.robinson@und.edu