Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internalcareer site by logging into Workday
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences
The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences(SLCS) at Xavier University invites applications for AdjunctInstructors beginning immediately. We seek a collaborative educatorwho is excited to contribute to a new academic program and whoseteaching and clinical expertise will strengthen the Department'sundergraduate curriculum in speech-language pathology.
SLCS currently offers an undergraduate program in speech, language, and communication sciences, with a graduate program inspeech-language pathology planned to launch in 2031. Consistentwith Xavier University's mission, the Department seeks to equipstudents with the competence and conscience necessary to serveindividuals with communication disorders and the professionals andcommunities who support them.
The Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences ispart of the College of Health and Human Sciences. CHHSis a leader in experiential learning: 100% of our undergraduate andgraduate programs require hands‑on learning through fieldplacements, internships, research experiences, and clinicalopportunities. In the College of Health and Human Sciences, ourcommitment to exceptional teaching and mentoring drives us. Wefocus on scholarship and service in a variety of fields that make adirect and meaningful impact on others. We intentionally strive tocreate a learning experience that supports all students, incorporates a broad range of perspectives, and fosters anenvironment of belonging. In alignment with Xavier's JesuitCatholic mission and Statement of Purpose to “form students who change the world for the better,” we are united across our diverseareas by the shared mission of changing human lives for thebetter.
Many of our College programs, including the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences, are part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broadportfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaborationacross disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduateand 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnershipsites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to healthand human well-being. Xavier Health prepares servant-leadersthrough real‑world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation thatputs the whole person at the center of care.
The successful candidate will:
Teach undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology, and later, graduate-level curriculum as the Department's graduateprogram develops toward its planned 2031 launch;
Supervise students in clinical and practicum experiences aspart of SLCS's experiential learning sequence;
Advise and mentor undergraduate (and, in time, graduate)students.
Required Qualifications:
A masters, clinical doctorate, or Ph.D. in Speech-LanguagePathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closelyrelated field.
A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-LanguagePathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation (ASHA).
Effective written and oral communication skills.
A commitment to student advising and mentoring.
A commitment to the missions of the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences and Xavier University, including Xavier's Jesuit Catholic educational tradition.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising students in a clinical, practicum, orclinical fellowship (CFY) setting (any one of these issufficient).
Evidence of effective college- or university-level teaching ordemonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
We welcome applicants with clinical and research interestsacross all areas of speech-language pathology.
Experience teaching undergraduate courses in speech-languagepathology or communication sciences and disorders.
Review of applications is ongoing, based on timing andsemester-to-semester needs.
Application Materials
To receive full consideration, applicants should submit: (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student or peer evaluations, if available, combined into a single file; and (4) the names and contact information of three professional references. The letter of interest should address the position's qualifications and describe the applicant's teaching philosophy and clinical and supervisory experience (as applicable). Application materials should be submitted through December 1, 2026.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Carrie Rountrey, Chair of the Department of Speech, Language, and Communication Sciences and Search Committee Chair, at rountreyc@xavier.edu or 513-745-4286. Administrative inquiries may be directed to Cathy Lee at leec29@xavier.edu or 513-745-3518. We are happy to advise you on courses for which we are currently seeking instructors.
Benefits:
applies only to full-time positions:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
