<p>About Worcester State University: WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.</p> <p>Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .</p> <p>Job Description: Worcester State University's Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in speech-language pathology with an expertise in any of the following areas:</p> <p>acquired adult language disorders/aphasia cognitive communicative disorders adult neurogenic communicative disorders voice and/or resonance disorders feeding and swallowing disorders craniofacial anatomy and physiology</p> <p>The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (for a total of 24 credits or a 4-4 across two academic semesters), advise undergraduate and graduate students, have the opportunity to supervise in the on-campus Speech-Language Hearing Center, have the opportunity to mentor students in a research environment, and serve on Department and University committees. Scholarship in the applicant's area of expertise is expected. Collaborative research within the department is possible, as well as across departments such as Special Education, Occupational Therapy, and others.</p> <p>The Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Worcester State University serves to meet the needs of its students by providing a rigorous, scientifically sound, culturally responsive, evidence-based education with experiential learning opportunities. In doing so, we provide our students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skill necessary for personal, professional, and intellectual achievement within their community. The successful candidate will start September 1, 2026.</p> <p>Requirements: Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D., ABD with a completion date of September 1, 2026 will be considered) Eligibility for Commonwealth of Massachusetts professional licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)</p> <p>Additional Information: Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.</p> <p>Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:</p> <p>a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options life insurance up to 8x the annual salary long-term disability coverage dental insurance paid holidays tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more...</p> <p>Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers</p> <p>Necessary documents for submission include:</p> <p>CV Teaching philosophy Sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available) 3 letters of reference. Cover Letter</p> <p>All supporting documents should be uploaded to your application; information that cannot be uploaded may be faxed to 508-929-8163 or sent to the following address:</p> <p>Director of Employee Services</p> <p>Worcester State University</p> <p>486 Chandler Street</p> <p>Worcester, MA 01602-2597</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>For assistance with uploading materials, log a ticket via the HelpDesk link, or contact us directly at 508-929-8053.</p> <p>URL: www.worcester.edu</p>