The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are a nationally ranked program that, for more than 80 years, has been preparing highly qualified professionals for clinical, academic, and research careers addressing prevention and rehabilitation of speech, language and hearing problems (https://hhd.psu.edu/csd) Our non-tenure track faculty are essential members of the faculty of our department and contribute to our mission by demonstrating excellence in classroom teaching.

This is a fixed-term, 36-week, appointment for one year from date of hire. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include teaching of undergraduate courses in communication sciences and disorders. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) will be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

This position requires

• A master’s degree or PhD in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders
• A background check is required for employment in this position.

The following credential and experience is preferred:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP),
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Evaluation and treatment of individuals with organic disorders,
• Vocal hygiene and evaluation and treatment of the vocal mechanism.

Application Information

Candidates must apply online by going to the PSU Jobs Website (https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Teaching-Professor_REQ_0000072681-2). Candidates should include

• a cover letter describing interests and qualifications
• a resume
• names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

References will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Health and Human Development strongly encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. To learn more about Penn State University's commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University’s Statement on Belonging https://equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/belonging-statement

As an institution, we embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

In HHD enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. As a part of this, we enthusiastically support both broad and specific diversity initiatives with varied strategies (including via the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity and the HHD Office for Faculty Affairs and DEI) to maximize the chance that persons with unique abilities, interests, strengths, and needs can thrive at Penn State. In addition, there are concurrent initiatives at the departmental level to broaden participation of individuals who have been traditionally under-represented in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information

Direct questions to Dr. Jimin Lee (jxl91@psu.edu), Search Committee Chair.

All inquiries will be held in confidence and all applications will be held in confidence until finalists are invited to the University Park campus.