Assistant Professor (Communication Sciences & Disorders)

Department:

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job Summary:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi invites two 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2027. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: child or adolescent language, phonology, speech sound disorders, developmental disabilities, AAC, Autism, and/or pediatric feeding and swallowing, are preferred, but all areas of specialization are encouraged to apply.

The University of Mississippi is a member of the Southeastern Conference and is included in the elite group of Doctoral Universities – R1, or Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education (https://olemiss.edu/). Over the last 13 years, the University of Mississippi has been continuously recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The School of Applied Sciences, located on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, MS, is an inclusive home to approximately 150 faculty and staff, over 3,000 students, six academic departments, four centers and an institute. The school currently serves 9 undergraduate, 10 master’s and 4 doctoral programs (https://sas.olemiss.edu/).

The CSD Department has a team of 19 faculty and staff and over 350 students (https://csd.olemiss.edu/). CSD currently 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 of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Applicants must 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 will be accepted. Official transcripts must be received prior to hire. The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Title VI / Title VII / Title IX/504 / ADA / ADEA employer.

For additional information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Hyejin Park, [email protected]

Job Description:

Tenure Track Faculty members perform the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor. Tenure Track Faculty members are usually hired as assistant professors and enter the tenure track. For example, an assistant professor must serve a probationary period of five years and be reviewed for tenure during his or her sixth year of continuous employment at the University. Tenure Track Faculty members may be hired, particularly at the associate and full ranks, with a reduction in the tenure probationary period, as explained in the Tenure Policy. Tenure Track Faculty members at the Associate and Full ranks are full members of the Graduate Faculty, while those at the Assistant rank are Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty.

Required Qualification:

• An earned research or terminal doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders (e. g., Hearing and Speech Science, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology) or similar field of study (e.g., Rehabilitation Sciences, Educational Leadership, or Cognitive Science) is required by the appointment start date. Candidates whose doctoral degree is in a field other than CSD must hold a master’s degree in CSD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Eligibility for Mississippi state licensure.

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Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will develop and sustain a line of research that contributes to scientific advancement in an area related to their 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.

Faculty members are expected to perform the functions of teaching, research or creative activities, and service and are assigned to an academic unit appropriate for their Discipline descriptor.

Education Qualifications:

PhD (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.