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Speech Language Pathology Assistant / Associate Professor

Job No : 544007

Work Type : Instructional Faculty - Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location : Central California : Fresno

Categories : Bargaining Unit : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type : Tenured / Tenure-Track, Time Basis : Full Time, Job Search Category / Discipline : Faculty - Health Sciences

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California State University, Fresno

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies

http : / / www.fresnostate.edu / chhs / index.html

Speech Language Pathology

Assistant / Associate Professor

Tenure Track

Fall 2026 (August 2026)

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies is searching for a faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in speech-language pathology, supervise clinical practicum, direct theses, serve on committees at all levels of the university, and engage in service-related activities. Specific assignments are dependent on departmental needs and the background of the individual. This position is a full-time, tenure-track academic year appointment.

Our Department : Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies is housed in the College of Health and Human Services, which offers professional programs in seven disciplines, each focusing on experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, research, interaction with the regional community, and service.

Our Students : California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American / Native American / Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications :

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.) :

An earned doctorate (Ph.D. / Ed.D) in speech-language pathology or other closely-related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.

Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (August 1, 2026).

Required Experience :

Candidates must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and eligibility for California licensure as a speech-language pathologist.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Experience :

Clinical experience in any of these areas : childhood language disorders, speech sound disorders in children, stuttering / fluency disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, or voice disorders.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Candidates demonstrate a history of, or potential for, developing grant proposals and attracting external funding.

Active participation or leadership roles in national, state, or local professional organizations is highly valued.

Evidence of publication in a scholarly journal.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedures : Screening of applicants begins September 22, 2025; and will continue until the position is filled. Note : All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

Apply online at : http : / / careers.csufresno.edu

Attach the following :

Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications

Current curriculum vitae

Names and contact information of 3 professional references (on application form, not attached)

Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail / e-mail within the designated deadline. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items :

Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date)

Official transcripts

Search Contact Information :

Search Committee Chair : Brooke Findley, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA

Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies

College of Health and Human Services

Email : brfindley@csufresno.edu

About Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit : https : / / equity.fresnostate.edu / index.html

The campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal College Pulse Best College in the U.S. on Social Mobility; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly and, received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale on Money's 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification . The campus is classified as an R2 "Doctoral Universities - High research activities" university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit : www.fresnostate.edu / academics / facultyaffairs / procedures / facultyrtp / . We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience the anticipated hiring range is $6700-$6900 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Territorial Acknowledgement :

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

Other Campus Information :

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at www.fresnostate.edu / police / clery / index.shtml. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website : http : / / www.calstate.edu / eo / EO-1083.html.

California State University, Fresno is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click http : / / fresnostate.edu / adminserv / smokefree / index.html

California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities 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 indications.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

To apply, visit https : / / careers.fresnostate.edu / en-us / job / 544007

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