Assistant Professor, Speech Language Pathology

 The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of North Dakota is seeking an Assistant Professor in Speech Language Pathology. This is a 9-month tenure-track position, contingent on available funding.  

The successful candidate will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service effort in the first year. A continued 2/2 teaching load will be considered with external grant support. UND and the Department of Communication Sciences & 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 Department is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and offers a B.A. in Communication Sciences & Disorders and an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology (SLP). The department currently has seven 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 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 nearly 16,000 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 59,000 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, options may include: 
  • Voice Disorders 
  • Right Hemisphere Damage 
  • Stuttering 
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism 
  • Aural Rehabilitation 
  • Normal Language Structure 
• 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. 

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 
• Competence 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, Speech/Hearing Science or related field by August 15, 2027 
• Successful completion of 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 

• Eligibility for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence 
• Teaching experience (including clinical instruction) at the undergraduate and/or graduate level  
• Demonstrated research potential  
• Record of involvement with grant writing or management 
• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team 

To Apply 

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2026, and include the following materials: 

• Letter of interest 
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Contact information for 3 references or letters of reference 
• 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 

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.