Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology (Ruskin, FL)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology

Gannon University’s Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty SLP position in the Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology located at the Ruskin, Florida campus. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a start date of July 1, 2027. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Applicants with experience and specialization in the areas of Motor Speech Disorders and Swallowing Disorders are preferred. Responsibilities for tenure-track faculty include classroom teaching, clinical supervision, advising graduate students in academic and clinical aspects of professional growth, active research/scholarship, and service to the University, the profession, and the community.

Requirements for this position include an earned research Doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related area; ASHA CCC/SLP, and Florida SLP license or eligibility for licensure in Florida. ABD candidates may apply, but completion of the doctorate is required by the start date. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission and its liberal arts and professional education traditions. The University follows Boyer’s Model of Scholarship.

Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan University with over 100 years of rich tradition in academic excellence. This success has presented the opportunity to expand our graduate degree offerings in rehabilitative sciences through a community-based SLP program at our Ruskin, Florida campus. With a legacy of faculty who model the mission of teaching, service, and scholarship, students learn in a university community that embraces diversity, advocacy, and global awareness. The University follows Boyer’s Model of Scholarship.

Responsibilities

1. Teach 24 credit hours in the academic year.
   Student course evaluations are to be completed on each course. Faculty are expected to employ sound pedagogical practices and to use technology as appropriate, including the University’s learning management system. Faculty shall assist with accreditation and annual program review work.
2. Engage in scholarly research activities.
3. Achieve appropriate student-learning outcomes in all courses taught.
4. Participate in service to the University, the community, and to the profession; attend convocations, commencement exercises, and community meetings.
5. Participate in ongoing professional development.
6. Assist, advise, and mentor graduate students.
7. Provide clinical supervision to students at the GU Speech-Language Clinic, as needed.
8. Fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as described in Volume IV of the Gannon University Institutional Policy Manual, which contains the approved policies and procedures of the University concerning the terms and conditions of faculty employment at the University

Application Procedures

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a C.V., evidence of effective teaching and productive scholarship in the field, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience: Research doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, in Speech-Language Pathology, or related area. ABD candidates may apply, but completion of the doctorate is required by the start date.

Licenses and Certifications: ASHA CCC-SLP required; candidates must have or be eligible for Speech-Language Pathology licensure in Florida.

Clinical Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in clinical practice.

Rank: In accordance with the University’s standards, the Provost awards initial rank at the time of employment.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

We are in need of candidates with experience and specialization in the areas of Motor Speech Disorders and Swallowing Disorders, and AAC. Candidates with experience or specialization in these areas are preferred. The successful candidate will also teach other courses as assigned by the Program Director.

A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment. Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Position Type

Regular Faculty

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Credits Per Year

24

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts