Assistant Professor and Assistant College Lecturer

Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health (COH) at Cleveland State University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position beginning August 17, 2026. The faculty role requires an on‑campus presence; it is not a remote position. Duties include teaching both online and in‑person classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels, engaging in scholarly research, and contributing to school, university, and community service.

• PhD or EdD in CSD or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution; the terminal degree must be completed by August 1, 2026.
• Annual maintenance of the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) and Ohio licensure or eligibility for licensure in speech‑language pathology.
• At least seven years of clinical experience as a speech‑language pathologist.
• Experience as a supervisor, trainer, or mentor of speech‑language pathologists.
• 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.
• Interest in and ability to supervise graduate and undergraduate clinicians in the on‑campus Speech and Hearing Clinic.

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in a postsecondary setting.
• The ability to teach across a range of CSD content areas.
• Evidence of research, including a record of presentations, peer‑reviewed publications, and successful grant activity.
• Record of academic and/or professional service in communication sciences and disorders.
• Teaching experience and/or research interest in child language, phonology and articulation, and fluency disorders.
• Research interests in speech and hearing science or audiology.
• Experience promoting inter‑professional education.
• Experience in educational technology and distance learning.

Applications must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Preference will be given to applications received by February 1, 2026. Submit the following documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, Copy of ASHA certification, Copy of state licensure, Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, and contact information for three references.

For inquiries, contact the Search Committee Chair, Emily Jennings, at e.jennings
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Position:
Assistant College Lecturer (non‑tenure‑track) in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Cleveland State University, starting August 17, 2026.

• 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 a 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 must be submitted online at  Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. Submit the following documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Optional – License/Certificate (if applicable), Optional – Unofficial transcript, and contact information for three references.

For inquiries, contact the Search Committee Chair, Emily Jennings, at e.jennings
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Cleveland State University is an urban university that provides 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.