Clinical Assistant Professor, Communications Sciences and Disorders

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

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Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

The Communications Sciences and Disorders Department seeking candidates for a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor effective January 2027.

The Communications Sciences and Disorders Department is housed within the College of Health and Human Services and offers undergraduate programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders. The Department also offers graduate programs in Speech Language Pathology. Please see the website for more information on our programs: following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added deleted and assigned based on management discretion as well as departmental and institutional needs. Expectations will be weighed differently depending on the strengths of the candidate and the needs of the department.

• Clinical supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Undergraduate student advising as needed
• Instruction at the undergraduate level
• Possible instruction of elective graduate courses in an area of expertise
• Service to the department college university and/or profession

All successful candidates must have the ability to engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery which may include synchronous online (distance learning) courses and/or IVS. Instruction modality is based on assigned teaching duties.

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech and Language Pathology
• Holds or is eligible for KY licensure in area of clinical certification
• At least threeyears of post-masters experience
• At least two years of clinical supervisory experience
• Strong communication skills
• Evidence of knowledge of technology required for assigned duties.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well with all levels of faculty staff and students

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Revised 1992 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin creed religion political belief sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status age uniformed services veteran status genetic information pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at for assistance. To report concerns related to WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy No. 0.2040 and/or WKUs Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation Policy No. 0.2070 please complete the Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options is available on WKUs Title IX website.

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The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by October 12026 although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.