CHP-3903, Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology Towson University

Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology

Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

College of Health Professions

CHP-3903

Towson University:

Towson University (TU) is one of the nations top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:
The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology beginning August 2026. Faculty with expertise in adult medical/acquired neurogenic communication disorders encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field. ABD applications will be considered with initial appointment at the Instructor rank; all degree requirements must be completed by February 28, 2027. Candidates should have a commitment to working across programs, disciplines, and cultures to strengthen the field. Candidates with ASHA CCC-SLP certification and current (or eligibility for) Maryland licensure will be prioritized.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include: (1) Teaching: Research-active instructors teach 6 course units (equivalent to 18 credits) over a 9-month academic year in our student-focused programs, providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and advising and mentoring students as they matriculate through the departments programs and prepare to enter the profession (clinical supervision also included); (2) Scholarship: Development/continuation of a focused area of research that includes peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, grant funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with students; and (3) Service: Active service participation at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

The Department:

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology currently has 19 full-time faculty who teach nearly 100 undergraduate students, over 100 masters students in Speech-Language Pathology, and over 60 students in an Audiology clinical doctorate program. The Department values culture, belonging, community, and interdisciplinary engagement. The Department is the academic home to two clinical and outreach centers, the Speech & Language Center and the Hearing & Balance Center; these two centers are part of the Colleges Institute for Well-Being, which is the Universitys premiere interprofessional education and practice center.

Application Process :

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications should also include: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) teaching statement, (3) research statement that addresses current and future research agenda, (4) three letters of recommendation, and (5) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references (may be those who wrote letters of recommendation). Application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the search committee:

Kaitlyn Wilson, Ph.D., Chair of Faculty Search Committee

Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Towson University

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Please click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3903.

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Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $83,000 - $88,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check: A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

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