Autism Research Director Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Responsibilities and Duties
Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology
Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Autism Studies PhD Program
College of Health Professions
CHP-4010
Towson University:
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
Position:
The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and in affiliation with the interdisciplinary Autism Studies PhD program in the College of Health Professions. Preferred begin date is August 2027. Faculty with expertise in autism are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field. ABD applications will be considered with initial appointment at the Instructor rank; all degree requirements must be completed by February 28, 2028. Candidates should have a commitment to working across programs, disciplines, and cultures to strengthen the field. Candidates with ASHA CCC-SLP certification and current (or eligibility for) Maryland licensure will be prioritized.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Teaching: Research-active instructors teach 6 course units (equivalent to 18 credits) over a 9-month academic year in our student-focused programs, providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and advising and mentoring students as they matriculate through the associated programs and prepare to enter the profession (clinical supervision and Autism Studies PhD student mentorship also included in this position); (2) Scholarship: Development/continuation of a focused area of research that includes peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, grant funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with students, and involvement of doctoral students/mentees; and (3) Service: Active service participation at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.
The Department:
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology currently has 19 full-time faculty who teach nearly 150 undergraduate students, over 100 master's students in Speech-Language Pathology, and over 60 students in an Audiology clinical doctorate program. The College of Health Professions is also home to a unique interdisciplinary Autism Studies PhD program with over 14 affiliated faculty and a growing number of students from various disciplinary backgrounds. The Autism Studies PhD program focuses on preparing leaders in the field of autism research and advocacy. Affiliated faculty serve as doctoral research mentors and engage with the program through various service opportunities.
The Department and PhD program value culture, belonging, community, and interdisciplinary engagement. The Department is the academic home to two clinical and outreach centers, the Speech & Language Center and the Hearing & Balance Center; these two centers are part of the College's Institute for Well-Being (IWB), which is the University's premiere interprofessional education and practice center. The IWB also houses the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism, which partners with the Autism Studies faculty and students on research and practice.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications should also include: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) teaching statement, (3) research statement that addresses current and future research agenda, (4) three letters of recommendation, and (5) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references (may be those who wrote letters of recommendation). Application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the search committee:
Kaitlyn Wilson, Ph.D., Chair of Faculty Search Committee
Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Autism Studies PhD Program
Towson University
kwilson@towson.edu
410-704-5375
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Salary and Benefits: Targeted salary range: $83,000 - $88,000 commensurate with experience.
Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/teaching professor or here for contingent teaching professor. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .
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