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Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Tenure-Track

  • 495949
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $72,000+ annual, dependent on experience, 9 month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

The Communication Sciences and Disorders department at the University of North Dakota seeks a 9-month, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology contingent on availability of funding.

The Department is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The department currently has eight full-time and four part-time faculty members, and a state-of-the-art clinic facility. There are typically 100 undergraduate students, and 40 graduate students enrolled.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a part of an integrated on-campus clinic, The Northern Prairie Community Clinic (NPCC). The clinic serves as a training placement for graduate students in psychology, counseling and speech-language pathology. Students are supervised by licensed professionals. NPCC aims to serve the Grand Forks community and state of North Dakota.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in CSD
  • Work collaboratively with other faculty to achieve consistent and high-quality learning and clinical environments
  • Advise and mentor graduate students, direct graduate theses and independent study projects
  • Establish a solid and productive research program, including seeking extramural funding to support individual and collaborative projects. Serve as a catalyst for attracting and supporting graduate students in SLP.

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding promise for establishing a sustainable research program that will attract external funds and be aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
  • Competent in using technology and ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online (if needed) course delivery.

Minimum Requirements

  • Terminal degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology or related field by August 15,2025.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • Teaching experience (including clinical instruction)
  • Experience in conducting or assisting with research activities
  • Record of involvement with grant writing or management
  • Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 02/14/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Sarah Robinson, at sarah.robinson@und.edu.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

Applicant Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. People with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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