Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor

(Non-Tenure Eligible)

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

The Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is home to undergraduate, professional, and doctoral research programs that explore the science of human hearing, speech, language, learning, and swallowing and seek new and more effective ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat related communication disorders.

The department’s faculty are renowned for discoveries that have changed our understanding of human communication. They explore the processes that underlie hearing, speech, language, learning, and swallowing, including sensation, perception, cognition, and motor control. They investigate social, familial, and cultural issues that impair communication. And they delve into the molecular and epidemiological bases of normal and disordered human communication.

Our professional audiology and speech and language pathology programs are consistently ranked among the top ten programs in the nation by US News & World Report. Students, faculty and staff work together to provide patients of all ages a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for hearing, speech, learning, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in clinics on the Evanston and Chicago campuses.

The Department seeks a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor to perform clinical service, supervision of students, teaching, and other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair. We seek experienced and collaborative clinicians who are passionate about clinical service, student education, and professional mentorship. The successful candidate will provide diagnostic and treatment services primarily for pediatric populations though candidates with experience in both pediatrics and adult clients are encouraged to apply. Applicants from all areas of clinical specialization are encouraged to apply.

This position is 100% in person and located on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus in the greater Chicago area.

Employment term:    This is a one-year, non-tenure eligible (NTE) faculty appointment.

   The salary range is $80,000-$85,000, and competitive based upon experience.

Preferred Start:         September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

Closing Date:            Review of applications will begin immediately.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinical service
• Supervision of students
• Teaching activities commensurate with the candidate's expertise and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association    (ASHA).
• Must be eligible for and maintain a license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of three years of successful professional clinical experience following attainment of the CCC-SLP.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult populations.
• Experience supervising graduate student clinicians.

Application Documents:

Applications will be accepted via email at csdchair@northwestern.edu. For full consideration, please be sure to include the following materials in your application:

• Cover letter describing relevant interests, preparation, and experience; candidates should specifically address how previous experiences relate to qualifications for the role
• Current CV
• Three (3) contacts for letters of recommendation, of which at least one should address teaching qualifications

Forward questions regarding the position to csdchair@northwestern.edu. For more information about the Department, please visit the department’s website. 

The School:

The School of Communication has five departments and offers a suite of interdisciplinary undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs. The departments span the communication arts and sciences including the Department of Radio-Television-Film, the Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Department of Communication Studies, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Department of Theatre (which includes music theatre and dance). The school offers instruction to roughly 900 undergraduate majors and 650 graduate and professional students. Founded nearly 150 years ago, the School has been a leader in developing the communication disciplines and professions, and continues to be a center of excellence in the communication arts and sciences. Our current Dean is E. Patrick Johnson.

The University:

Northwestern University is one of the nation’s largest private research universities. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, the main campus is in Evanston and the medical campus is 12 miles south in downtown Chicago. There is continuing expansion of University facilities and programs, particularly in the sciences and medicine. Diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities abound on and near each campus. We are committed to supporting a strong campus community.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.