Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

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 tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start in August 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: child or adolescent language, literacy, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, or complex communication; other areas are encouraged to apply.

Position details:

• Appointment: 9 Month
• Assignment Type: Tenure Track
• Location: University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a line of research that contributes to scientific advancement in an area related to the candidate's expertise.
• Actively pursue external funding for research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face-to-face, online, and/or blended).
• Direct student research and engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in communication sciences and disorders or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Certificate: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Licensure: Eligibility for Mississippi state licensure.
• Interview Requirements: If called for an interview, notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needs prior to the interview date.

Application Procedures:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.
• Apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references (no paper copies accepted).
• For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Hyejin Park (hpark11@olemiss.edu).
• Official transcripts must be received prior to hire.

About The University Of Mississippi & Oxford, MS:

The University of Mississippi is a flagship university in Mississippi and a member of the Southeastern Conference, classified as Doctoral Universities – R1 (Highest Research Activity). The School of Applied Sciences, located on campus in Oxford, includes about 150 faculty and staff, over 3,000 students, six academic departments, and four centers/institutes. The CSD Department offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders; the Master of Science program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-ASHA).

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations may include a criminal history record check, and where appropriate, a financial (credit) or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in employment practices and education programs to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Nearest Major Market: Oxford, Mississippi