Assistant Professor - Human Performance (Division of Communication Science at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Services, Communication Disorders, Cognition Disorders, Speech Disorders, Language Disorders, Voice Disorders, Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Research, Service Activities, Student Training, Committee Participation, Applicant Review, Engagement, Healthcare, Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE West Virginia University School of Medicine – Health Professions located in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track (12-month) Assistant Professor, Department of Human Performance, Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders to contribute to a well-established program with a tradition of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. This faculty member will contribute to the mission of WVU and the program in Communication Sciences and Disorders housed within the School of Medicine. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical services in the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to diverse population with primary expertise related to acquired communication disorders (cognition, acquired speech and language, and/or voice disorders). In addition to service provision, the successful candidate will train students for the delivery of speech-language pathology services. Active engagement in Division, University, and professional service activities is also expected including participation in Division and committee meetings as well as recruitment and review of applicants to the master’s in speech-language pathology programs. Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration: Master of Science/Arts in Speech Language Pathology West Virginia Speech-Language Pathology license or eligible for a West Virginia Speech-Language Pathology license. Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Three (3) years of clinical experience. Preference for those with previous experience in clinical supervision. All qualifications must be met by the time of the appointment. As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff, and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement. West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 27,367 students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital. Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 30,277 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment date is negotiable, with the goal to have the successful candidate identified no later than January 1, 2026. Faculty members in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders are afforded a differential workload allowing for customization of expectations based on research expertise, clinical/teaching expertise, and service obligations. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=28143 with a cover letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position and philosophy of clinical practice and academic instruction, current CV/resume, and contact information, including e-mail addresses for three professional references, preferably with one being someone that you have supervised in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical services in the WVU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and train students for the delivery of speech-language pathology services. Active engagement in Division, University, and professional service activities is also expected.