Assistant Professor in Communicative Disorders (Child Language Disorders and Articulation/Phonology)
Location: Jackson Medical Mall, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400011
College/Division: Communicative Disorders
Opening Date: February 2, 2026
Closing Date: February 27, 2026 2:40 PM Central
Description Benefits Questions
Description The Department of Communicative Disorders in the College of Health Sciences seeks a doctoral-level, open rank Instructor or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Speech-Language Pathology (child language disorders and articulation/phonology). Examples of Duties:
• Teaching speech-language pathology and/or audiology for undergraduate and graduate courses. • Clinical supervision and mentoring. • Academic advising. • Conducting research in the area of expertise. • Participating in University and professional services. • Performing other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders; or a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a closely related area. Candidates with teaching interests in child language disorders and articulation/phonology are preferred, but all areas will be considered. A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience. The position involves clinical supervision and mentoring; therefore, clinical certification in speech-language pathology is required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelors degree Masters degree Specialist degree Ph.D G.E.D. Juris Doctorate
02 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?
Yes No
03 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
Yes No
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Employer Jackson State University (MS) Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone (601) 979-2015 Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/