Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)

Special Instructions

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

• Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)
• Campus: Stockton
• Department: Speech Language Pathology
• Posting Number: F01112
• Full or Part Time: Full Time
• Open Date: 10/20/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The department of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with expertise in adult neurogenic communication disorders. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising and mentoring, research and scholarship, professional and university service. The Department enrolls approximately 140 majors: 60 Master’s degree students and 80 undergraduates. Faculty consists of six tenured or tenure-track speech-language pathologists. Two full-time Clinical Directors as well as two Clinical Coordinators are also integral members of the team.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degrees (e.g. PhD, Ed.D, SLPD, DHSc) in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field; doctoral candidates who are ABD will also be considered.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Possess or be eligible for a California Speech-Language Pathology license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research activities.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines

Hiring Range

$110,000 - $115,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Special Instructions

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Valerie McDaniel, PhD, CCC-SLP, MT-BC., Search Committee Chair Department of Speech-Language Pathology at vmcdaniel@pacific.edu. Dr. McDaniel will be available at the ASHA Conference in Indianapolis if interested applicants would like to discuss the open position. Please schedule with her directly via her Pacific email vmcdaniel@pacific.edu.

Contact Email: vmcdaniel@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

• Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
• Minimum Number of References: 3
• Maximum Number of References: 3

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a terminal degree (e.g. PhD, Ed.D, SLPD, DHSc) in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field; or are you an ABD doctoral candidate?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you possess or are you eligible for a California Speech-Language Pathology license?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.