Assistant Professor – Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job Description

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2026, pending final administrative approval. Our undergraduate-only program provides numerous experiential learning opportunities for students. All majors complete a mentored research project over three semesters and a minimum of four semesters of practicum in the College’s Freedlander Speech and Hearing Clinic. An ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring undergraduate students in research endeavors and excited about introducing students to both the professions and inquiry across disciplines in an arts and sciences context. We will consider candidates with expertise in either Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology that complements current faculty expertise.

Depending on the successful candidate’s specialization, teaching responsibilities could include Audiology, Auditory Rehabilitation, Speech and Hearing Science, Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders, or Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism. In addition, the successful candidate may develop new courses for our curriculum in their area of interest (e.g., disability; sign language). Responsibilities also include teaching First-Year Seminar and advising junior and senior research projects in the College’s nationally recognized Independent Study program. There may be opportunities to supervise undergraduates in the College’s Freedlander Speech and Hearing Clinic. The teaching load is 5.5 courses per year, which includes credited mentoring for junior and senior independent study projects. For more information see https://wooster.edu/area/communication-sciences-disorders/.

Earned research doctorate is preferred. Strong ABD candidates will be considered. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A or CCC-SLP) is required.

The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. We enroll a student population of approximately 1,800 undergraduate students; more information about our culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population can be found at: wooster.edu/about/fast-facts. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy of the community through a breadth of curricular offerings, inclusive and student-centered pedagogies, and a commitment to intercultural fluency.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of effective teaching (such as syllabi or summaries of student evaluations) and research (such as a conference paper, creative work, or publication), unofficial graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter and teaching philosophy should include information on your understanding of inclusive student-centered pedagogy and mentoring, as well as plans or goals for advancing these efforts as College of Wooster faculty. Applications received at https://apply.interfolio.com/174272 by January 5, 2026 will receive full consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Scott Schwarzwalder at sschwarzwldr@wooster.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Joan Furey at jfurey@wooster.edu.
The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to inclusive excellence in undergraduate education. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who are committed to ensuring the success of diverse student populations. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a criminal background check and verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information on our nondiscrimination policy visit: https://www.wooster.edu/info/nondiscrimination.