Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)

About the job

Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

CAA accredited program invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with expertise in adult neurogenic communication disorders. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising and mentoring, research and scholarship, professional and university service**.** The Department enrolls approximately 140 majors: 60 Master’s degree students and 80 undergraduates. Faculty consists of six tenured or tenure-track speech-language pathologists. A full-time Clinical Coordinator as well as a Clinic Director are also integral members of the team.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D, Ed.D. or other terminal degrees (e.g. SLPD, DHSc) in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field; doctoral candidates who are ABD will also be considered.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Possess or be eligible for a California Speech-Language Pathology license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research activities.

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines

Hiring Range

$110,000 - $122,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Valerie McDaniel, PhD, CCC-SLP, MT-BC., Search Committee Chair Department of Speech-Language Pathology at vmcdaniel@pacific.edu. Dr. McDaniel will be available at the ASHA Conference in Indianapolis if interested applicants would like to discuss the open position. Please schedule with her directly via her Pacific email vmcdaniel@pacific.edu

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.