Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences - Assistant Or Associate Professor

Sacred Heart University's Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences in the College of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an educator-scholar committed to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, scholarly research, and service who will contribute to the continued development of our academic programs and the advancement of speech-language pathology and hearing sciences.This 10-month faculty appointment offers the opportunity to engage with undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to curriculum development and program assessment, and pursue scholarly interests within a collaborative academic environment. The successful candidate will support student learning and professional development while contributing to the College's mission and the broader University community. This is an open-rank position, with the appointment level determined by the candidate's qualifications and the applicable criteria outlined in the Faculty Handbook.Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses using effective, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching approaches appropriate to the discipline and course format.Contribute to course and curriculum development, program improvement, and assessment of student learning.Advise and mentor students in their academic progress, professional development, and career preparation, including supervision of scholarly, capstone, practicum, internship, or other experiential learning activities, as appropriate.Maintain an active program of scholarship and/or creative activity, including dissemination of scholarly work and pursuit of internal or external funding, as appropriate.Participate in departmental, College, University, and professional service, including faculty governance, committees, accreditation activities, and related initiatives.Support student recruitment, retention, engagement, and academic success.Maintain and advance disciplinary and pedagogical expertise through ongoing professional development and engagement with the profession.Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial academic environment that supports student learning and upholds professional and academic standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a related field.College or university level teaching experience, particularly in speech-language pathology.Established or emerging scholarly expertise in an area related to speech-language pathology and/or hearing sciences.

Application Instructions:Qualified applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Sacred Heart University's online application portal:

A letter of application outlining relevant qualifications, experience, and interest in the position.Curriculum vitae.Statement of teaching philosophy.Statement of research interests.

Three formal letters of recommendation on professional letterhead and an official transcript reflecting the highest conferred degree will be required upon offer of employment.