Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Speech Language Pathology (25-26)

Posting Details

Job ID: 164935

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College/School: Chicago, IL – College of Science and Health

position Description:

DePaul University Speech Language Pathology Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin January 1, 2026. This exciting opportunity comes as the program resides within the newly formed Department of Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions (RSP), offering a unique chance to shape the future of RSP and contribute to DePaul University’s mission of academic excellence.

This 12-month appointment includes classroom instruction, clinical supervision of graduate students, service contributions to the program and university, and research. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about our mission and vision and possess experience working clinically with pediatric and/or adult populations. Strong preference will be given to those focused on areas such as: child language, speech sound disorders, voice, AAC, motor speech, dysphagia, or neurogenic disorders.

About the College of Science and Health

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes departments/schools of biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematical sciences, neuroscience, nursing, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and rehabilitative sciences and professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Speech Language Pathology or related field
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Licensure, or eligible for licensure, from the State of Illinois

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in the field of speech language pathology
• Experience supervising speech language pathology students (Graduate level or CF students)
• College or graduate level teaching experience (Or clinical teaching in school or medical settings)

Application Instructions:

The full and complete application should contain the following information:

• A letter of application indicating qualifications for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• Copy of transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Copies of teaching evaluations (optional)
• Contact information for at least three professional references. References will be contacted through Interfolio to upload reference letters.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Applications submitted by October 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

For further questions about this position, please contact Kelly Gillespie at kelly.gillespie@depaul.edu.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University’s Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 12-month position is $96,700 – $108,600, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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