Provide undergraduate student career and academic
advising;
Serve as the full-time faculty member and point person in a
specific area of expertise
Collaborate with faculty and administration to meet the goals
and terms of the strategic plan for the SLL programs, helping to
move the graduate program toward accreditation;
Ensure that the SLL programs meet existing and long-term
student needs;
Provide examples of engagement and involvement in the field of
communication sciences and disorders through academic,
professional, research, and public service;
Identify and support the use of research knowledge and
experiential learning activities across academic and clinical
opportunities in the SLL programs.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have
expertise in one or more of the following areas: neurology,
dysphagia, AAC, audiology, aphasia, voice, speech and hearing
science and/or velopharyngeal function. They will also have, or be
eligible for, their ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, as
well as Massachusetts state licensure from the Board of
Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- A graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
Research Doctoral level degree is preferred (PhD or EdD). However,
candidates with significant experience in research, higher
education, and clinical practice and supervision will be
considered;
- Academic and clinical expertise in neurology, dysphagia, AAC,
audiology, aphasia, voice, speech and hearing science and/or
velopharyngeal function;
- Ability to provide clinical supervision according to ASHA
guidelines;
- Teaching experience in Higher Education;
- A record of clinical and academic service commensurate with
career stage;
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) credential as
well as eligibility for Massachusetts state licensure.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Cover letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three professional references
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until
the position is filled
Compensation
The expected 9-month base salary range
(paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor of Practice rank
is $78,000-$90,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is
$90,000-$100,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate
will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to,
candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of
responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.
Work Location
This is an on-campus
position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully
on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the
community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal
background check.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a
Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to
building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to
enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by
our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth
through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can
contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All
candidates should describe in their application how they will
foster a culture that supports our mission.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian
institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College
is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than
4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral
students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more
than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate
programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate
about their subject and student success. The College has six
schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences,
nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the
Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and
social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north
of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s
Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in
the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News &
World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the
Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA
Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range: $78,000
- $90,000
