Position: Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Department/School: College of Arts and Sciences

Months: Nine (9) Months

Salary Range: $68,173.00

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

Available: Fall 2025

Posting Date: October 28, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Initial review of applications will begin January 24, 2025.

To apply, please submit the following with your application:

Letter of Application,

Curriculum vitae,

Evidence of commitment to scholarship,

Statement of teaching philosophy, and

Evidence of effective teaching.

Please request three (3) letters of recommendation which should be sent to Sol_cooperson@redlands.edu. Note: recommendations should be from people who can contextualize your accomplishments or potential in teaching, scholarship, and service

Definition of Classification:

The University of Redlands (www.redlands.edu) is seeking to fill a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders beginning September 1, 2025. We are an ASHA accredited program with a strong commitment to communication sciences and the liberal arts at the undergraduate level, as well as the academic and clinical preparation of graduate students in speech-language pathology. Position responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Graduate teaching includes academic and clinical coursework. A typical course load consists of six courses per year.

The University values applicants who have experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Candidates who apply are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting diverse student populations to accomplish curricular goals. The successful candidate will be expected to support the College of Arts and Sciences’ general education curriculum.

The University is a liberal arts institution in a town of 73,000 located 60 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The campus is surrounded by orange groves and sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, one hour from the coast and 45 minutes from Palm Springs.

Position Criteria: Eligible candidates will have a doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field earned by the position start date. The Certificate of Clinical Competence and eligibility for a state license in speech-language pathology are preferred. We welcome applicants with diverse areas of expertise. Particular consideration will be given to those with expertise in autism, social communication, fluency, voice, or AAC. We particularly seek candidates who can contribute to the department’s priorities in multiculturalism and multilingualism. We value an active or potential research program that fosters student engagement. A commitment to participation in service at the department and university levels is essential.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Doctorate degree (or near completion of degree) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse group of students.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard classroom/office setting. Duties performed are primarily in a classroom/office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY:  Interested applicants are required to submit:

• Letter of Application,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Evidence of commitment to scholarship,
• Statement of teaching philosophy, and
• Evidence of effective teaching.

Please request three (3) letters of recommendation which should be sent to Sol_cooperson@redlands.edu. Note: recommendations should be from people who can contextualize your accomplishments or potential in teaching, scholarship, and service.

In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

Human Resources (redlands.edu)

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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)