Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in speech-language pathology, with an appointment to begin in Fall 2027.

Position

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides instructional expertise from culturally and linguistically diverse faculty members in both clinical and academic curricula. We foster an inclusive environment in which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We strive to ensure all undergraduate and graduate students are developed with the tools and strategies they need to participate in meaningful and challenging learning opportunities, both during their academic programs and throughout their professional careers.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in language development and developmental language disorders
• Engaging in a systematic program of scholarly research
• Actively participating in faculty governance, including activities that support an equitable and inclusive environment for colleagues and students
• Serving on department, college, and university committees
• Developing and improving instructional curriculum
• Providing academic advisement to students

CSUF faculty are committed instructors and scholars who bring research and creative discovery to students in classrooms, labs, and individually mentored projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing scholarship and creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure, and will be expected to contribute to and participate in the collegial life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field. ABD will be considered, but the doctorate must be completed before the appointment date.
• Earned, or eligible/expecting to receive, ASHA CCC-SLP.
• Eligibility for California licensure in speech-language pathology.
• Knowledge and experience in child language disorders sufficient to teach courses in this area.
• Evidence of strong potential for research leading to the scholarly publications necessary for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of publication-ready manuscripts
• Evidence of strong potential for teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of balancing excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
• Experience interacting successfully in an inclusive environment
• Indicators of commitment to culturally and linguistically diverse students, including first-generation college students
• Collaboration experience with students, colleagues, or local community members

The College and Department

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders was established in Fall 2017. Prior to becoming a department, it was the Communicative Disorders Program in the Department of Human Communication Studies. The department has been continuously accredited by the Council on Academic Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology since 1971.

The department offers a robust undergraduate program with approximately 500 majors, representing a diverse and dynamic student body. In 2019, the graduate program transitioned to a cohort model, admitting 30 students annually to foster collaboration and academic excellence. The department currently consists of eight tenure-track faculty members with a wide range of expertise, one full-time lecturer, and a full-time director who oversees the Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,781 to $6,917 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for position 561506, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
• A list of three references with relevant contact information

With the inclusive excellence statement, the department aims to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to, and future aspirations for, promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students.

Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. Semifinalists and finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration.

Please direct all questions about the position to the department chair, HyeKyeung Seung, at hseung@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-1002.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 31, 2026, and review of applications will begin on October 31, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be considered until the position has been filled. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

International candidates: California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions. For tenure-track faculty positions, CSUF is not currently sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation issued September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subject to the fee.

CSU policies: The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083. A background check, including a criminal records check, must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. In accordance with the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, the employee must perform CSU-related work within the State of California and be able to accept on-campus instruction as assigned.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209, other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000.