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Job Title

Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Posting Number

P2213F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP ) on a 9-month tenure- track appointment with potential to teach in the summer for extra compensation. **While all areas of expertise will be considered, the following areas of scholarship are desired: pediatric motor speech disorders, dysphagia, craniofacial anomalies, neurogenic communication disorders, special populations.** Responsibilities could include in-person teaching undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level students, conducting research in area of expertise, pursuing extramural funding, directing undergraduate and graduate student research and participating in departmental and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication Disorders or related field at the time the appointment begins. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level courses and a solid record of scholarly or creative productivity or substantive evidence of research/creative potential. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD ) will be considered.

If the candidate fails to complete the doctoral degree by Aug. 16, 2026, the position will revert to an instructor position and instructor pay. The offer will be withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2027.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of research interests and abilities, an interest in pursuing external funding, and evidence of promise in teaching. Prior record of peer-reviewed journal publication and grant experience. HavingCCC -SLP and potential for Alabama license.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of electronic applications begins October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Cover letter, curriculum vita, transcripts, and contact information for three reference providers required.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples **http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/** .

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and has over 300 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate majors in speech-language pathology, and 35 doctor of audiology students. Presently, the department has 19 full time faculty positions (11 PhD, 3 AuD, and 5 master’s level). The program offers a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology. The department also offers a professional Doctor of Audiology degree and the Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Science. Beginning in Fall 2026, the department will accept the inaugural doctoral student class into the PhD program. The department website is **https://cla.auburn.edu/speech-language-hearing-sciences/** and the clinic site is **http://www.aushc.org/** . The Department was the 3rd in the nation to beCAA accredited and is accredited in both speech-language pathology and audiology.

Auburn University has numerous university-wide and College of Liberal Arts intramural grant opportunities available for junior faculty to assist in the establishment or growth of research lines. Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification, life-changing outreach with Carnegie’s Community Engagement designation and an undergraduate and graduate education experience second to none. Auburn, Alabama is situated in the east-central portion of the state where the Piedmont joins the Coastal Plain; this region experiences mild winters and otherwise moderate temperatures. University enrollment exceeds 31,000 students, and the twin cities of Auburn and Opelika and surrounding area have more than 150,000 residents. Auburn, Alabama is frequently included in best places to live in America. Auburn has a world-class performing arts center in theGouge Performing Arts Center (https://goguecenter.auburn.edu/) and world-class cuisine at the newly openedTony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center (https://ranecenter.auburn.edu/) . The university is located 35 minutes from Columbus, GA; 50 minutes from Montgomery, AL and 90 minutes from Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL. Auburn is less than 4 hours from the Florida Gulf Coast which offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

70,000-80,000

Open Date

Close Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Open Until Filled

Yes

References required for this position?

Yes

If yes, minimum number requested

3