Assistant Professor, Dept. of Speech, Language and Communication Sciences

About the role

Xavier University’s Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences (SLCS) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. The role includes an annual teaching load of 18 credit hours (when scholarship standards are met), contributing to the existing undergraduate program and helping shape the planned graduate program in speech‑language pathology launching in 2031. The department is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS), a leader in experiential learning where 100% of undergraduate and graduate programs require hands‑on learning through field placements, internships, research experiences, and clinical opportunities. CHHS emphasizes exceptional teaching and mentoring, scholarship and service that directly impact others, and fosters an inclusive environment of belonging aligned with Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic mission to form students who change the world for the better. Many CHHS programs, including SLCS, belong to Xavier Health, the university’s integrated health initiative offering more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, over 500 community partnership sites, and interdisciplinary collaboration that advances health and human well‑being. Xavier University, rooted in the 500‑year‑old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts, welcomes diverse backgrounds, supports open inquiry, and is located in the vibrant city of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in speech‑language pathology, with opportunity to help shape graduate‑level curriculum as the graduate program develops toward its 2031 launch.