The Department of Communication Disorders in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation invites applications for one 9-month, tenure-track position as assistant professor with an anticipated start date of either January 2027 or August 2027. The department offers undergraduate and graduate instruction for approximately 300 students. The successful candidate will join a collegial, supportive, and student-centered faculty and is expected to teach, perform research, and provide service to the department, college, and the university. Regular on-campus presence and in-person job duties are required.

The successful candidate must be able to provide undergraduate and/or graduate instruction in one or more of the following areas: 

Spanish/English bilingual speech-language pathology 

Pediatric language disorders 

AAC 

Research methods 

Furthermore, the candidate is expected to develop/engage in an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. All faculty in the department participate in shared faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review, student outcome assessment, and advisement.

Required Education and Experience:
1. Ph.D. in speech language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely-related field. (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree completion by the employment date.)
2. If the Ph.D. degree is in a related field, a minimum of 36 graduate credits must be in the area of speech-language pathology/communication disorders.
3. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
2. Eligibility for New Mexico SLP Licensure.

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-communication-disorders-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states