Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

The Department of Speech Pathology at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a full time-tenure-track position in speech-language pathology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning in August 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related fields – e.g., Psychology, Linguistic Sciences. The department seeks candidates whose area of concentration or scholarly expertise is in child and adolescent language disorders and one or more of the following areas: literacy, bilingualism, developmental disabilities, speech sound disorders, phonology, disorders of rhythm, or complex communication. The ideal candidate(s) will demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, research, and clinical supervision to HBCU undergraduate and graduate students; a record of scholarly work; and dedication to providing training and services relating to culturally and linguistically diverse populations. The university is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have demonstrated a commitment to improving access to higher education, enhancing equity, and social justice.

The Department of Speech Pathology offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In the department of Speech Pathology, undergraduate seniors have the opportunity to enroll in two semesters of clinical practica, and graduate students enroll in clinical practica each semester of enrollment. Xavier encourages cross-disciplinary collaborations with faculty from various areas, including pharmacy, physician assistant, genetic counseling, counseling, public health, education and psychology.