Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS

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Department Communication Sciences & Disorders Job Posting Title Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Job Description Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Communication Sciences and Disorders (two positions available) Position Description : Nine-month tenure track faculty appointment with academic and clinical teaching responsibilities. The selected candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and the clinic, conduct and disseminate research in area(s) of interest. Provide service to university, community, state and profession. The successful candidate must effectively mentor students in academic, clinical, and research activities. In addition, successful candidates will need to meet the United States criteria for eligibility for employment. This posting is being used to fill two vacancies; applicants will be considered for both available positions. These positions are on-campus positions and are not eligible for remote work. Minimum Qualifications : Research Degree (Ph.D., EdD.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Must hold the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and be eligible for Kansas licensure. May consider qualified applicants who are interested in pursuing a terminal degree. Preferred Qualifications : All areas of expertise within the field of communication sciences and disorders will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with clinical and/or teaching experience. Rank: Dependent on qualifications, education, and experience; Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor Appointment Date: August 2027 Application Deadline : The committee will begin reviewing all applicant materials after November 1st, 2026. Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits : To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits . Responsibilities : The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include academic and clinical teaching, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, conducting and disseminating research in area(s) of interest, and providing service to university, community, state and profession. Application Process : To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers . Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. Required Application Documents : Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Name: Tara Marshall Email: tsmarshall@fhsu.edu Phone: 785-628-4450 About the Department : The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is one of six departments within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. The CSD department is active in teaching, research, and service through integrated academic and clinical coursework. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a CAA accredited Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. For more information about the department, please visit www.fhsu.edu/commdis/ About the College : The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to many challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance, nursing, psychology and social work. With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research pro