Assistant Professor

About the role

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. Located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston and Point Pleasant, the university’s mission includes offering a wide range of high‑quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; fostering understanding and appreciation of diverse thought and culture; maintaining a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life through research and creative activities; contributing to community quality of life via applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment; and cultivating an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Supervise students on campus in the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center and potentially under outside contracts.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university.
• Contribute to the University’s general education curriculum and its emphasis on high‑impact teaching practices (e.g., Community‑based Learning, Critical Thinking, First Year Seminar, Writing Across Curriculum).
• Support the College’s interdisciplinary programs of study.

Requirements

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Qualifications

• Preferred: terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field.
• Consider applicants with a master’s degree in communication disorders/speech‑language pathology who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Required: Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and experience in at least one of the following areas: speech sound disorders, speech science, child language disorders, autism spectrum disorders.

Skills

• Strong teaching, writing, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in clinical service provision, clinical education, and research.

Benefits

• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) – seven benefit plans.
• Educational/tuition benefits for regular employees (after probation) and dependent children.
• Retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA); mandatory 401(a) plan for full‑time benefits‑eligible employees.
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance available with pre‑tax earnings.
• Wellness programs via PEIA’s Pathways to Wellness.
• Work week: 37.5 hours.
• Winter break: almost two weeks off in December.
• Paid holidays: 13 per year.
• Annual leave: up to 24 days per year (max 360 hours) for classified staff, non‑classified staff, and 12‑month faculty.
• Sick leave: up to 18 days per year.