The Department of Clinical Sciences in the Waters College of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Georgia Southern University is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Within this setting, the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDS) Program supports the mission of the University to prepare individuals to think, lead, and serve, as well the mission of the Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) to prepare future health professionals through academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, while advancing knowledge through scholarship and serving varying communities.

The Bachelor of Science program with a major in CSDS provides preparation in the normal processes of communication and its development, as well as in the identification and treatment of communication disorders for students whose career interests include audiology and speech-language pathology. In addition, the communication sciences and disorders major provides a broad foundation in normal and disordered aspects of speech, language and hearing for students who are interested in pursuing careers in disciplines such as deaf education, speech science, hearing science, special education and child development.

The purpose of the Master of Science Program in CSDS is to prepare graduate students for certification in speech-language pathology through didactic coursework in foundational concepts; clinical instruction in assessment, intervention, prevention, and counseling; volunteerism and advocacy. The program teaches graduate students to evaluate and utilize evidence from scientific research; think critically in order to solve clinical problems; convey complex health information through written and spoken modalities; collaborate effectively to realize exceptional clinical outcomes; and to act ethically to serve clients within various cultural and linguistic communities as outlined in the accreditation standards of the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

As a unit, the Communication Sciences and Disorders program supports these core values:

• Academic and clinical instruction that is transformative, experiential, and rigorous leading to student success.
• A balance among service, teaching, mentoring, and scholarship.
• An environment of mutual trust and collegiality that respects variety in professional collaborations and the clinical populations served.
• Ethical behavior and accountability for faculty, staff, and students that support high standards of academic and clinical performance.
• Our relationship with Savannah and the surrounding areas for its rich history and abundant resources, through strategic community partnerships that provide learning opportunities for faculty and students.

Location

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Job Summary: Reporting to the department chair, the tenure-track Assistant Professor of the CSDS Program will teach courses in Communication Sciences Disorders at both the undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate levels (M.S.), pursue an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate research productivity, and contribute to the service activities of the CSDS program and the Department of Clinical Sciences.

Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability and desire to work collaboratively on an established faculty team and demonstrate potential to teach. Pedagogy that is strongly aligned with evidence-based approaches and a sound commitment to teaching excellence is essential. The position is an academic, 10-month, tenure-track appointment that requires faculty to teach approximately 3 course equivalents per semester (fall, spring). 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D./Ed.D.) with research completed in Communication Sciences and Disorders or other relevant field by August 1, 2026. Coursework must include at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Current certification of clinical competence from ASHA.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice professionally within the state of Georgia.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with various cultural and linguistic populations.
• Proficiency with computers and web-based technology.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in baccalaureate and graduate CSD course work.
• Evidence of commitment to supporting and teaching various student populations.
• Previous history of scholarly output (presentations/publications) in CSD or a closely related field.
• Expertise in augmentative and alternative communication, child language, fluency, speech sound disorders, or autism spectrum disorder.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 3, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID 291090.