Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language
Pathology

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
Assistant or Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology to
start either Spring 2027 or Fall 2027, negotiated upon offer. The
Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to program
development and academic leadership. Qualified candidates may be
considered for department chair responsibilities in the
future.

Our campus is designated a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American
Native American Pacific Islander Institution, and we are looking
for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success
working in diverse, multicultural, and multilingual communities.
Our program seeks candidates who are passionate about fostering
success among our highly diverse student population as well as
preparing students to advocate in a similar manner for their own
clients/patients. Candidates should be able to teach
speech-language pathology courses at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels, particularly courses with a focus on adult
neurological conditions.

About School of Education at Nevada State:

The School of Education (SOE) is an exciting place to be. More than
1,200 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are
pursuing licensure programs in elementary and secondary, special
education, as well as speech-language pathology and school
psychology. In response to a statewide shortage of K-12 educators,
speech-language pathologists and school psychologists, Nevada State
University has made a strong commitment to building out the SOE to
include the following academic programs:

• B.A. in Speech Pathology
• B.A. in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special

Education

• B.A. in Elementary Education
• B.A. in Elementary Education with special concentrations in

Bilingual and Special Education

• B.A. in Special Education with a concentration in Autism
• B.A. in Secondary Education with concentrations in English and

Social Studies

• B.S. in Secondary Education with concentrations in Biology,

Mathematics, and Physical Sciences

• M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
• Ed.S. in School Psychology

The School of Education building opened in the summer of 2021; in
addition to being home for all SOE programs, faculty, and staff,
the facility includes an early childhood education center, a
speech-language pathology clinic and a Psychoeducational Mental
Health Clinic.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public
institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in
teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse
and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic
Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander
Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching
and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of
higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,
with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A
majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic
minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are
Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African
American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We
operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse
population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that
respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,
and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our
members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In
order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the
university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection
to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the
surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this
promising student population and collaborating with faculty and
staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our
institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an
inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who
are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to 4 courses

per semester.

• Teach speech-language pathology courses to graduate and

undergraduate students in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person,
hybrid, online); majority in person/on campus. Approximately half
of this instructional load will be dedicated to core courses in the
speech-language curriculum.

• Undergraduate and/or graduate clinical supervision of clinical

practicums either on Nevada State campus or at RiteCare Clinic, as
part of course load.

• Academic advising and mentoring.
• Collaborate with Nevada State University colleagues, the local

school district, and partner institutions to effectively prepare
speech-language pathologists to work in the community.

• Participate in service within the School of Education, Nevada

State University, and community. Serve on departmental and
college-wide committees.

• Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the

scholarship of teaching and learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication and

Hearing Sciences or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD
will be considered with the expectation that the Ph.D. or Ed.D.
will be completed by December 31, 2026 for a Spring 2027 start date
or by June 30, 2027 for a Fall 2027 start date.

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language

Pathology (CCC-SLP).

• Eligible for Nevada State Licensure: capability of obtaining

Nevada license to practice Speech Language Pathology by start of
position.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from

diverse communities and cultures.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum
qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered
for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in teaching graduate and undergraduate speech

pathology courses.

• At least three years of clinical experience.
• Experience with clinical supervision of at least 2 years.
• Experience working with diverse, first generation and

non-traditional students.

• Interested in working with a developing team in an area of

expertise.

• Experience with program oversight and development.
• Expertise in working with children and/or adult

populations.

• Experience in university teaching and clinical supervision at

the graduate level.

• Experience providing professional development and mentoring SLP

instructors.

• Experience with the ASHA Accreditation Process.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

• 9-Month
• Tenure Track
• Budgeted salary for this position:
• Assistant Professor: $77,164.00
• Associate Professor: $91,384.00
• Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including

19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days,
12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance
plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or
health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of
applications to begin on Monday, November 9, 2026. Qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply by November 8 for full
consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

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System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC,
GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to
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If you complete an application outside of the internal application
process, your application will be returned and you will have to
reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your
application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only
attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the
resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents
sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you
submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the
application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please
contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and

experience;

• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the

position and Nevada State University;

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one

of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified
before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in
the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to
highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture
and supporting the success of students who are historically
underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents
may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search
committee will use this information during the initial review of
application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the
recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be
conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the
Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate
the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all
applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without
sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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