Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary/Position Classification
- $72000 9-month contract Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
The Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) at the University of North Dakota is seeking two Assistant Professor(s) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to the mission of the department and the university through service activities.
Successful candidates must be able to provide instruction in one or more of the following areas: Speech and Hearing Science Audiology Neuroanatomy Adult Neurogenic Disorders and/or Stuttering.
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 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 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 states flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as havingveryhigh research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrollsnearly 16000students. It is the home of the states 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 57000 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 Americas Best Hockey Town Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in CSD which may include:
Survey of Communication Disorders
Neuroanatomy of Communication Disorders
Right Hemisphere Damage
Aphasia
Intro to Audiology
Speech and Hearing Science
Aural Rehabilitation
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
Audiology for SLPs
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 50% teaching (five 3-credit courses) 40% research and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who will help students succeed. The successful candidate will demonstrate an 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 UNDs Recruiting Manager Hannah Whalen () 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
- 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 or related field by August 15 2026
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand 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)
- Demonstrated research potential
- 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 01/09/2026 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
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About Company
The University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest and largest college in North Dakota, offering 225+ accredited on-campus and online degrees.
