Job Summary

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is grounded in a mission to build community through communication. The Department of Speech-Language Pathology is housed within the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, which includes the School of Education and Departments of Human Development, Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Health, and Social Work. The interdisciplinary environment provides opportunities for collaborative teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and community engagement across the region.

Our department seeks two tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant and/or Associate Professor. We invite applications from candidates representing all areas of speech-language pathology. Expertise in motor speech disorders, pediatric speech sound disorders, voice and resonance disorders, fluency disorders, and augmentative and alternative communications is especially valued given current programmatic and curricular priorities.

The successful applicant may teach in the master’s, bachelor’s, and/or preparation programs through face-to-face or online modalities. This individual will also be expected to advise students, chair, and/or serve on culminating experience committees; develop and maintain an active research program; and serve on department, college, and university-level committees.

As part of an established department within the College of Education, Health and Human Services, the successful candidate will play an important role in the continued success of existing academic programs as well as the development and advancement of new initiatives. All Speech-Language Pathology programs operate on a 12-month academic calendar (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters), which may include teaching and/or service responsibilities during the summer term for additional compensation. Although courses are offered in a variety of instructional modalities, faculty are expected to maintain in-person.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field; ABDs will not be considered
• California Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligibility to obtain)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• A minimum of 9-months of clinical experience post certification
• Planned or active research program in candidate’s area(s) of expertise
• Evidence of excellence, or potential for excellence, in teaching at the university level
• Ability to teach and mentor students in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, experience with accreditation and a record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with rank.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• If prior teaching experience, provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, student feedback summaries, peer observation reports, teaching awards, or other indicators of instructional success)
• Three professional references

A review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, all applicant materials should be completed by the deadline. Please apply here: Application Link

Comments and Other Information

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.

California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indication and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.