Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job Description

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2026. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in child language and/or pediatric speech and language acquisition and disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication Disorders or a related field and demonstrate commitment to scholarly research. The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency is preferred but not required.

Position Description:

• Successful applicants will be expected to conduct research in their area of expertise, seek extramural funding for research activities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (two courses per semester), mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, and participate in related scholarly activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field with teaching experience and evidence of an emerging or developed line of research by the start date of the position


• Experience sufficient to support an independent line of research and teaching graduate or undergraduate courses in speech and language pathology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) licensure from ASHA* Candidates whose research areas complement or build upon those of our current faculty


• Priority areas of expertise include child language and related fields. Other domains of expertise will also be considered


• Demonstrated experience with external funding processes and have a plan or track record in applying for external funding

Application review will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. All materials must be received by that date for full consideration.

Please include the following in the application:

1. letter of intent summarizing research and teaching experience,


2. 5-year research plan,


3. curriculum vitae,


4. three letters of recommendation (separate links will be sent to the letter writers for reference submission), and


5. up to three samples of scholarly writing.

Please use the following link to complete the application: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0065-William-B-Hatcher-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Child-Speech-and-Language_R00109 796-1

Questions can be directed to: For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Hyunju Chung, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at hchung@lsu.edu.

LSU is a research-intensive university rated RU/VH by the Carnegie Foundation, with outstanding research facilities and funding support. Louisiana Board of Regents offers a substantial grant program that supports research of new faculty; such funding opportunities contribute to LSU’s position among the top 30 public universities in total research awards. Our department also has close ties with related units/centers in and around the campus, facilitating interdisciplinary research collaborations. These include LSU’s Multidisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (MIND), Life Course and Aging Center, Interdepartmental Linguistics Program, LSU Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI), Pennington Biomedical Research Center, LSUHSC’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology, and the Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Not only does the university provide excellent research opportunities, but Baton Rouge, the capital of the state of Louisiana, provides many cultural opportunities with a revival in its downtown area, famous restaurants, and rich music scene.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.