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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology

Position Number: 6567197
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
Communication Sciences and Disorders

Location: Baylor University, Waco Texas
Open Date: Sep 12, 2025
Deadline: Nov 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Anticipated Date of Appointment: August 2026

About the Position:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University, invites applications and nominations for a full-time Tenure Track Faculty position in Speech-Language Pathology to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We seek a scholar whose primary expertise in in child language development and disorders, with a particular emphasis in autism spectrum disorder and/or augmentative and alternative communication. Candidates with other specialties in speech-language pathology will also be considered. The position will include teaching and research responsibilities, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Baylor's R1 research environment. Academic rank for this position will be at Assistant Professor level.

Salary and Review Date

Competitive salary support will be commensurate with experience. Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be fully considered, all application materials must be submitted by November 28, 2025.

About the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers residential bachelor's, residential and online master's, and PhD degrees in Speech-Language Pathology; the program is CAA certified. Currently, the program is comprised of more than 300 undergraduate students, 100 residential graduate students, over 300 online graduate students, and six PhD students.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Required

A Doctorate (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech and Hearing Sciences, or closely related field is required.
Qualified candidates should have academic credentials commensurate with an appointment at the rank of assistant professor.
The successful candidate will be expected to continue building upon a strong track record of interdisciplinary and collaborative research, scholarly productivity, and a demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding.
In accordance with the university's faith mission, to be considered, applicants must show evidence of an active Christian or Jewish faith.

Preferred

Experience in teaching and/or research is preferred.
Certification by ASHA (CCC-SLP) and eligibility for Texas State licensure are preferred.
Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong foundation in research, publishing, and teaching excellence in communication sciences and disorders.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168371

Application Instructions

To apply, please use the Interfolio link apply.interfolio.com/168371 to submit:

A letter of application specifically addressing qualifications, research interests, and teaching philosophy;
A curriculum vitae;
Research Statement;
Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Experience;
An unofficial (or official) transcript of the doctoral degree; and
The contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Douglas Petersen: douglas_petersen@baylor.edu.

EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.