About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities.  Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority, 1% international) and nearly 2,508 faculty and staff employees*.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY?a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

The Communications Sciences and Disorders Department is housed within the College of Health and Human Services at Western Kentucky University and offers undergraduate programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders. The Department also offers four programs, including a graduate program in Speech Language Pathology. Please see the website for more information on our programs: http://www.wku.edu/communicationdisorders/.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) seeks a full-time (9 month), tenure-eligible faculty member at the rank of Pedagogical Assistant Professor. The following are duties for this position are customary but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Teaching: Primary teaching responsibilities for this position include graduate and undergraduate courses that may be offered on campus or online. Scholarship of teaching and learning is highly valued in this position. The candidate may be expected to teach CSD courses including but not limited to motor speech, fluency, assessment, anatomy and physiology, early intervention, and dysphagia.
• Service: Actively participate in university service (departmental, college, and university committees) and professional service. 

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. (or ABD) in speech-language pathology or a related area
• CCC-SLP
• Holds or is eligible for a Kentucky state licensure in speech-language pathology

Hybrid or remote may be considered during the first year of employment in the position.