Assistant College Lecturer Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job Summary

Cleveland State University’s College of Health (COH) and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant College Lecturer position starting August 17, 2026.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach both web-based and face-to‑face classes at the graduate and undergraduate level (a total of eight courses per academic year) and is expected to engage in usual University and community service.

CSU is an urban campus serving over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. CSU is committed to academic excellence and strives to become a nationally recognized, student‑centered public research university that provides accessible and affordable learning opportunities for all.

• Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology;
• Annual maintenance of the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) and Ohio licensure in Speech‑Language Pathology;
• Five years of clinical experience as a speech‑language pathologist;
• Evidence of the potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in communication sciences and disorders;
• Evidence of interest in and ability to teach both face-to‑face and online courses.

• Coursework beyond the Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field;
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, the ability to teach across a range of CSD content areas, including speech and hearing science;
• Experience as a supervisor, trainer, or mentor of speech‑language pathologists.

Applications will only be accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Emily Jennings (e.jennings
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List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Optional – License/Certificate (if applicable)
• Optional – Unofficial transcript
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.