Adjunct Faculty - Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences

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The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences (SLCS) at Xavier University invites applications for Adjunct Instructors beginning immediately. We seek a collaborative educator who is excited to contribute to a new academic program and whose teaching and clinical expertise will strengthen the Department's undergraduate curriculum in speech-language pathology.

SLCS currently offers an undergraduate program in speech, language, and communication sciences, with a graduate program in speech-language pathology planned to launch in 2031. Consistent with Xavier University's mission, the Department seeks to equip students with the competence and conscience necessary to serve individuals with communication disorders and the professionals and communities who support them.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. CHHS is a leader in experiential learning: 100% of our undergraduate and graduate programs require hands-on learning through field placements, internships, research experiences, and clinical opportunities. In the College of Health and Human Sciences, our commitment to exceptional teaching and mentoring drives us. We focus on scholarship and service in a variety of fields that make a direct and meaningful impact on others. We intentionally strive to create a learning experience that supports all students, incorporates a broad range of perspectives, and fosters an environment of belonging. In alignment with Xavier's Jesuit Catholic mission and Statement of Purpose to “form students who change the world for the better,” we are united across our diverse areas by the shared mission of changing human lives for the better.

Many of our College programs, including the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences, are part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier Health prepares servant-leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology, and later, graduate-level curriculum as the Department's graduate program develops toward its planned 2031 launch;
• Supervise students in clinical and practicum experiences as part of SLCS's experiential learning sequence;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate (and, in time, graduate) students.

Required Qualifications

• A masters, clinical doctorate, or Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field.
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• A commitment to student advising and mentoring.
• A commitment to the missions of the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences and Xavier University, including Xavier's Jesuit Catholic educational tradition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising students in a clinical, practicum, or clinical fellowship (CFY) setting (any one of these is sufficient).
• Evidence of effective college- or university-level teaching or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
• We welcome applicants with clinical and research interests across all areas of speech-language pathology.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders.

Review of applications is ongoing, based on timing and semester-to-semester needs.

To receive full consideration, applicants should submit: (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student or peer evaluations, if available, combined into a single file; and (4) the names and contact information of three professional references. The letter of interest should address the position's qualifications and describe the applicant's teaching philosophy and clinical and supervisory experience (as applicable). Application materials should be submitted through December 1, 2026.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Carrie Rountrey, Chair of the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences and Search Committee Chair, at rountreyc@xavier.edu or 513-745-4286. Administrative inquiries may be directed to Cathy Lee at leec29@xavier.edu or 513-745-3518. We are happy to advise you on courses for which we are currently seeking instructors.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.