Open Rank Full-Time Faculty Position in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Emerson College's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) seeks to fill a full-time position, commensurate with experience, of Associate Professor (Tenured), Assistant Professor (Tenure-track), or Scholar-In-Residence (full-time/term, non-tenure-track); we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), language disorders across the lifespan, and/or audiology/aural rehabilitation. This position is full-time, in-person on our Boston campus. The teaching load may include graduate and/or undergraduate courses, offered on-campus and/or online, as determined by the needs of the department. The appointment begins August 20, 2026 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 20 & 21, 2026.
Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing arts venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.
Emerson's CSD program, one of the oldest and most respected in the country, is highly ranked and offers state-of-the-art, accessible, on-campus clinical facilities and a wide array of off-campus clinical sites, integrating our students and faculty with regional communities. Through our traditional on-campus programs and our innovative online modality, we prepare a diverse population of students for excellence in Speech-Language Pathology.
Required qualifications:
A doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Communication Disorders or a related discipline in hand at the time of appointment and college-level teaching as instructor of record, teaching assistant, or similar experience.
Associate and Assistant Professor candidates will be expected to maintain an active program of research. All candidates will be expected to engage in teaching and service and be able to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from various backgrounds. We prefer individuals with expertise in Communication Disorders but will consider individuals in related fields. ASHA certification and experience with online pedagogy are also strongly preferred. We welcome applicants interested in taking on administrative roles in the short- or long-term.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and most recent course evaluations (as applicable). Associate and Assistant Professor candidates must also submit a research statement. Please provide the names of three references who will be contacted when the applicant becomes a candidate for the position (not to be contacted without the candidate's approval).
Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents. If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu.
Questions about the position should be directed to Lindsay Griffin, PhD, CCC-SLP at lindsay_griffin@emerson.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: $80,121 - $120,447 annually, commensurate with experience.
To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_FT_Faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Full-Time-Faculty-Position-in-Communication-Sciences-and-Disorders_JR008211
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