Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m
College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans
Department: 350600-COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Summary: The Department of Communication Disorders in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation invites applicants for two 9-month, tenure-track positions as assistant or associate professor with an anticipated start date of either January or August 2026. NMSU is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Classification Summary:
The department of communication disorders in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation invites applications for two 9-month, tenure-track positions as assistant or associate professor with anticipated start date of either January or August, 2025. The department offers undergraduate and graduate instruction for approximately 240 students. The successful candidate will join a collegial, supportive, and student-centered faculty and is expected to teach, perform research, and provide service to the department, college, and the university. Regular on-campus presence and in-person job duties are required.
Classification Standard Duties:
The successful candidate must be able to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in one or more of the following areas: Spanish/English bilingual speech-language pathology, pediatric language disorders, AAC, dysphagia, motor speech disorders, and/or research methods. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to develop/engage in an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. All faculty in the department participate in shared faculty governance, strategic planning, curriculum review, student outcome assessment, and advisement.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
1. Ph.D. in speech language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a closely-related field. (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree completion by the employment date.)
2. If the Ph.D. degree is in a related field, a minimum of 36 graduate credits must be in the area of speech-language pathology/communication disorders.
3. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Be able to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in communication disorders. Show evidence of an active research program and publication record or potential to develop an active research program. For appointment at the level of Associate Professor, candidates must show evidence of a research program and publication record commensurate with the level of Associate Professor. Be able to work with diverse faculty and students in a collaborative manner.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
1) 50% of time will be dedicated to teaching, course development, and advising students, typically 12 credit per academic year
2) 40% of time will be dedicated to research
3) 10% will be dedicated to service to the institution, department, community, and academic field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
2. Eligibility for New Mexico SLP Licensure.
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Yvette Claeys, yrclaeys@nmsu.edu, 575-646-2402
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Commensurate Upon Experience
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.