Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders Job at The College of

Overview

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Department invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026, pending final administrative approval. Our undergraduate-only program provides numerous experiential learning opportunities for students. All majors complete a mentored research project over three semesters and a minimum of four semesters of practicum in the College’s Freedlander Speech and Hearing Clinic. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring undergraduate students in research endeavors and excited about introducing students to both the professions and inquiry across disciplines in an arts and sciences context. We will consider candidates with expertise in either Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology that complements current faculty expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses based on specialization, including Audiology, Auditory Rehabilitation, Speech and Hearing Science, Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders, or Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism. Depending on specialization, the candidate may also develop new courses for the curriculum (e.g., disability; sign language).
• Teach First-Year Seminar and advise junior and senior research projects in the College’s nationally recognized Independent Study program.
• Possibly supervise undergraduates in the College’s Freedlander Speech and Hearing Clinic.
• Maintain a teaching load of 5.5 courses per year, including credited mentoring for junior and senior independent study projects.

Qualifications

• Earned research doctorate is preferred. Strong ABD candidates will be considered.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A or CCC-SLP) is required.

About the College

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to undergraduate education. We enroll about 1,800 undergraduate students and value diverse, inclusive learning environments.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (such as syllabi or summaries of student evaluations) and research (such as a conference paper, creative work, or publication); unofficial graduate transcripts; and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of inclusive student-centered pedagogy and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Applications received on Interfolio by January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. For questions regarding Interfolio, contact Scott Schwarzwalder at sschwarzwldr@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Joan Furey at jfurey@wooster.edu.

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