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The Associate Professor’s primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise, maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs, and to ensure that their delivery is in alignment with the University mission and vision for the student experience. As such, faculty are responsible for creating an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity. Faculty members may be asked to aid in the development of curriculum in the residential and distance education environments, as well as engage in research/scholarship or creative activity that varies depending upon the expectations of their respective college or school and any additional activities involving service to students and their professional discipline.
Faculty attain the rank of Associate Professor based upon scholarly and professional achievements subsequent to attaining the rank of assistant professor. An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty member’s area of teaching or a terminal professional master’s degree or evidence of outstanding contributions in the faculty member’s professional or academic field (e.g., as recognized by one’s peers, nationally) is required.
Associate Professors are contracted for 10, 11, or 12 months (24, 27, or 30 load hours, respectively). Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean, per the Liberty University Faculty Handbook.
The Allied Health Professions Department within the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor faculty member in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with responsibilities as Program Director, beginning in the Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the introductory level Speech Language Pathology curriculum and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, involve and mentor undergraduate students in research, and participate in academic advising, program development, and institutional committee assignments. The program director responsibilities will include: the management and leadership of operational, programmatic, and accreditation activities; and maintaining discipline currency, including establishing, meeting, and continuously monitoring the program learning outcomes, while maintaining alignment with ASHA.
Qualifications:
- PhD in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech, language, and hearing sciences.
- Advanced training beyond the PhD, e.g., Postdoc, industry, etc.
- 5+ years of clinical experience in communication sciences and disorders, speech language pathology, or related field, is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders education.
- Experience in education leadership, clinical leadership and/or program development.
- Experience as a program director or clinical director.
- Experience working with a programmatic accrediting agency.
- Experience in teaching a variety of introductory and upper-level lectures.
- Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate student research.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially.
- Must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.
Target Hire Date
2025-07-01
Time Type
Full time
Location
Hybrid
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