Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Thiel College seeks to fill a faculty position for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Communication Sciences/Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology program.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic educator and scholar who is excited to join a dynamic department and work with similarly dedicated academic and clinical educators in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The listed position is a tenure-track nine-month appointment faculty position with option for additional compensation for summer teaching and clinical supervision. Thiel College will provide ASHA dues, PSHA dues, and professional development funding.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 credits at undergraduate and graduate levels with additional compensation for summer teaching.
• Provide clinical supervision/education for on-campus clinic.
• Opportunities for course release for research and/or department and college service projects.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in speech-language pathology, or a closely related discipline is required; strong ABD candidates considered.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Pennsylvania state speech-language pathology license.
• Any area of expertise within SLP field is welcome to apply; preference will be given to applicants with pediatric expertise.

Thiel College is an independent liberal arts college rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Thiel provides an accessible and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes service to society. Thiel College empowers individuals to reach their full potential by creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment that ensures educational excellence, stimulates global awareness, and promotes ethical leadership. In doing so, Thiel prepares students for careers and lives of meaning and purpose.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is well-established at Thiel College and offers a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology was awarded full accreditation in August 2023. The MS-SLP Program is the first graduate program in the history of Thiel College which offers the faculty member a unique opportunity for program development and growth. The department has state-of-the-art teaching facilities and an on-campus clinic.

The communication sciences and disorders (BS-CSD) major at Thiel College serves the higher education needs of pre-professionals as they advance their career and reach toward their personal enrichment goals. This interdisciplinary curriculum prepares students to compete for admission to graduate school and prepare for a career in the profession. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program (MS-SLP) at Thiel College serves to prepare students to enter the workforce as speech-language pathologists. The program includes requirements needed for certification and licensure. Students will have a combination of academic coursework focusing on professional issues and disorders across the speech-language pathology scope of practice, lifespan, and diverse populations.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by clicking here. All application materials should be attached in a single PDF document using the candidate’s last name as the document title.

Thiel College is committed to attracting culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience.