The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position beginning July 1, 2026. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our team! The successful candidate will provide clinical instruction and supervision in their area of expertise and contribute to service at the department, college, and university levels.

The department is home to 10 full-time faculty members who are passionate about preparing future professionals in Speech-Language Pathology through our B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs. We pride ourselves on supporting students at every stage of their career journey and partnering with educational and medical facilities across South Georgia and beyond.

Online application is required and should be submitted at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php.  The position number is 294122. Review of completed applications will begin February 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Connie Porcaro, Department Head, via email cporcaro@valdosta.edu or phone 229-219-1329.

Application materials should include the following:

•CV

•Letter of interest

•List of at least three professional references with contact information

•Unofficial transcripts

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Instruction of 12 hours of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester, including clinical supervision

•Academic and vocational advising for undergraduate and graduate students

•Engagement in the program, department, university, discipline, and community

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders at the time of appointment

•3-5 years clinical experience, ASHA certified in Speech Pathology, and eligible for licensure in Georgia

•Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•A record of effective supervision appropriate to the applicant’s career stage

•Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting

•A record of mentoring students

•Previous supervision experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders

•Expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment

•Knowledge and experience with course subject-matter, evidence-based teaching and clinical practices

•Strong communication skills and a student-inspired approach to instruction for educational excellence, equity, advocacy, and serving students and communities

•Spanish speaking or near-native fluency in Spanish

The Dewar College of Education and Human Services prepares professionals for multiple roles in educational, business, and community settings. The College is home to five departments (Leadership, Technology, and Workforce Development, Teacher Education, Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Library and Information Studies). The Dewar College of Education and Human Services is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and is an American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) award-winning institution. In addition, several of the college programs are accredited or nationally recognized by their specialized professional organization.

Valdosta State University, founded in 1906, is a comprehensive university with a student enrollment of approximately 10,200. The city of Valdosta is located just north of the Florida state line on Interstate 75, is served by a regional airport, and is within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Florida. For more information visit https://www.valdosta.edu

and for more information about the community visit https://www.valdostachamber.com.

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653