Assistant Professor - Human Performance/Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of West Virginia University and the program in Communication Sciences and Disorders housed within the School of Medicine. They will provide high-quality clinical services in the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to diverse populations with primary expertise related to acquired communication disorders (cognition, acquired speech and language, and/or voice disorders).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to diverse populations with primary expertise related to acquired communication disorders (cognition, acquired speech and language, and/or voice disorders).
• Train students for the delivery of speech-language pathology services.
• Engage in active Division, University, and professional service activities, including participation in Division and committee meetings as well as recruitment and review of applicants to the master’s in speech-language pathology programs.

Requirements

• Master of Science/Arts in Speech Language Pathology
• West Virginia Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility for a West Virginia Speech-Language Pathology license
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Prior experience in clinical supervision is preferred

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet the criteria for consideration.

Benefits

Active engagement in Division, University, and professional service activities is also expected, including participation in Division and committee meetings as well as recruitment and review of applicants to the master’s in speech-language pathology programs.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Excellent teaching and training abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage in professional development and service activities

Pay

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The appointment date is negotiable, with the goal of having the successful candidate identified no later than July 1, 2026.

West Virginia University Commitment to Diversity

West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 27,367 students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital. Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 30,277 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29012

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