Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist / College Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: LC Faculty NT 12m

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:  Join New Mexico State University as a Speech-Language Pathologist / College Assistant Professor and make a real impact in the lives of children and families across New Mexico. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations, develop integrated service plans, and collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary professionals. You will educate and empower caregivers to support their child’s growth across home and community settings, while also providing supervision and mentorship to Graduate Assistants within the Autism Diagnostic Center. Candidates should bring prior clinical experience in ASD treatment and in assessing the speech, language, and communication profiles—both typical and atypical—commonly seen in autistic children. At NMSU, you’ll be part of a diverse, welcoming, and student-centered community located in sunny Las Cruces, a vibrant borderlands city framed by the Organ Mountains and rich in outdoor recreation. As New Mexico’s land-grant and Hispanic-serving institution, NMSU is committed to innovation, public service, and building a strong, sustainable future for the region. With 294 days of sunshine a year, a collaborative campus culture, and a community that values education, connection, and quality of life, NMSU offers an ideal environment to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. Apply today and help shape the future of autism services in New Mexico.

Classification Summary:

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities
1.Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, integrated service plans and consultation with family members and other professionals.
2. Educate family members and caregivers on different strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over of recommendations to community settings.
3. Support collaboration throughout the University community.
4. Provide supervision and guidance to Graduate Assistants working with the Autism Diagnostic Center.
5. Candidate must have previous clinical experience in the treatment of ASD as well as assessing speech and language deficits typically associated with this disorder, including typical and atypical child language development and experience with variability within the ASD population.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Possess the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
2. Be licensed or be eligible to be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Mexico
3. Experience with interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary diagnostic teams
4. Bilingual Spanish and English language skills
5. Completion of a LEND training program at a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Special Requirements of the Position
1. Must be reliable, punctual, team-driven, and professional
2. Able to independently implement programming without continual supervision
3. Desire to work in a collaborative environment and have opportunity for growth in an organization
4. Demonstrate a high-level of organizational skills
5. Maintain the ability to interact positively, cooperatively, and respectfully with all collaborators including patients, families, employees, and other health care providers

Department Contact:  Victoria Almaguer, (575) 646-3177, vicki@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: 

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

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.