The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), a CAA-accredited program in Speech-Language Pathology within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, is recruiting for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track position with faculty benefits. The position will begin for the August 2025 semester or until filled and will include primary responsibilities of teaching, student supervision, and advising undergraduate and graduate CSD students. The CSD department is committed to the development of scholars and practitioners in a variety of capacities within the discipline. The ideal candidate will have expertise and teaching experience in voice disorders and dysphagia.

 La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (sick leave and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Essential Duties

• Demonstrate teaching excellence in the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs.
• Supervise students on special projects including independent studies and research.
• Meet with students at least once per semester for academic advising.
• Maintain regular office hours for students.
• Demonstrate active involvement in the CSD Department, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the University, and professional and/or
       community organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D./ Ed.D.) in speech-language pathology or a related field or ABD with their degree completed by December 31, 2026.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) in Speech-Language Pathology and be eligible for PA licensure as a speech-language
       pathologist.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical supervision and a willingness to serve our well established, innovative program
       and clinics at the University and in the broader community.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one of more of the following areas is preferred: voice/voice disorder, resonance, and swallowing/dysphagia. Candidates with
       additional experience in augmentative/alternative communication and/or bilingualism is a plus.
• Teaching experience in the field of communication sciences and disorders or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience with course subject-matter, evidence-based teaching and learning practices for in-person and virtual platforms,
       and student learning assessment and instruction within the discipline.
• Familiarity with the principles of clinical education and supervision as well as experience supervising graduate student clinicians.
• Experience teaching in-person, online, and in hybrid formats.
• Experience with use of learning management systems such as Canvas, and content tools such as PowerPoint, etc.
• Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-inspired approach to teaching for educational excellence, equity,
       advocacy, and serving diverse students and communities.

Special Instructions to Applicant - Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (include list of 3 references - names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses)
• Philosophy of Teaching
• Teaching Evaluations (if available)
• Transcripts from universities attended toward doctoral degree
  
  Application Open Date: 3/3/2025
  Application Close Date: 8/15/2025

La Salle University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission.

Contact: Evelyn R. Klein, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, FASHA  klein@lasalle.edu (610-291-6447)                  
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