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Northern Arizona Univesity's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offer a Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology through a competitive full-time or part-time (Summer Track) program.  The Summer Track program includes cohorts of students at both the Flagstaff Mountain campus and the NAU Yuma campus. We also offer an undergraduate degree to prepare students for graduate work in speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program. In addition, the department operates the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at the Flagstaff Mountain campus, where members of the community can receive services for a variety of communication and hearing disorders, and graduate students participate and learn. Graduate students participate in clinical practicum and externship experiences in a variety of settings throughout the region, state, and nation.
The Department is housed in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The College of Health and Human Services is Northern Arizona’s hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. The College has programs available in Flagstaff and online, including the 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, where NAU, UA, and ASU are co-located. The PBC offers more than six million square feet of research, academic, and clinical facilities for students earning advanced degrees in medical professions with access to innovative technology. The urban environment presents numerous opportunities for interprofessional education with other NAU programs on campus, including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies program, and the Master’s in Athletic Training program. We prepare high-quality professionals to lend a healing hand.  In addition to Communication Sciences and Disorders, CHHS has programs in Athletic Training, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Physical Therapy.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, within the College of Health and Human Services, is seeking a 9-month full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, non-tenure eligible, with a preferred start date in August 2026. Specialization in one or more of the following areas is preferred: speech sound disorders (phonological disorders and articulation), motor speech disorders, and cranio-facial disorders. Strong applicants with expertise in other areas that complement our current research and teaching faculty will be considered. 

This position is located on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus with a projected start date of August 17, 2026.

• Teach 4 courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels (in person and/or online).
• Teaching can include clinical education to graduate students in our on-campus clinic in the area of expertise.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, and university.
• Opportunity for scholarly work, which includes the dissemination of peer-reviewed research and the pursuit of external funding.

• A terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field is required. ABD with expected completion by hire date will be considered.
• CCC-SLP and eligibility for Arizona State Licensure.

• Experience and/or potential for excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to and effectiveness in serving students and clients from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to instruction using evidence-based clinical practice.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in clinical supervision and instruction.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly work.
• Willingness to collaborate with faculty and to support program mission and goals.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Teaches in specialized areas such as speech sound disorders (phonological disorders and articulation), motor speech disorders, and cranio-facial disorders
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.