About this opportunity
Kansas State University lists this Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders opportunity in manhattan, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant or Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Kansas State University
About This Role
The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire two 9-month faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) to join their Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area of speech-language pathology, although candidates with a background in dysphagia, adult neurogenic communication disorders, and/or neuroanatomy are especially encouraged to apply, as these areas align with current curriculum priorities.
Successful candidates will join a program with an active interprofessional education initiative, an on-campus speech and hearing clinic, strong connections to the local healthcare and education communities, and a school-level commitment to translational and community-engaged scholarship.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain an active, externally funded program of research, with dissemination through peer-reviewed outlets
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with area(s) of expertise and program need
Advise graduate students
Provide service to the program, school, college, and university
Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship opportunities within the school
The selected candidates will be expected to maintain a 2:2 teaching load across the academic year, equivalent to 0.4 FTE, with allocation of remaining tenths related to research and service being negotiable.
These 9-month positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor have a preferred starting date of August 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Spring or Summer 2027 start dates may be possible upon request.
Individuals with a clinical doctorate may be considered for a non-tenure track faculty position.
For more information, please reach out to Dr. Bob Garcia at
About Us
The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program has been a nationally recognized presence at Kansas State University for more than 50 years and is consistently ranked in the top 25% of CSD programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The program offers a rigorous, accredited Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, alongside a pre-professional undergraduate major, serving students across the Midwest and beyond.
The K-State Speech and Hearing Center, located on campus, provides a rich applied research and clinical training environment with access to a varied community caseload across communication and swallowing disorders. The Center serves as a hub for faculty-student collaborative scholarship and direct interprofessional education opportunities. For more information, visit
The CSD program is housed within the School of Health Sciences, which includes programs such as Athletic Training, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Kinesiology, Physician Assistant, and Public Health. This multi-disciplinary structure creates frequent opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative research.
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Kansas State University is a distinguished public, land-grant institution renowned for the excellence of its faculty, students, staff, academic programs, research, and service. The university has an enrollment of more than 22,200 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. K-State was recognized by the Princeton Review as one of America’s best colleges, and U.S. News & World Report lists the university among the top 75 public universities in the U.S. K-State is centered on a 664-acre campus in Manhattan, located 50 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills. Manhattan, nicknamed the "Little Apple", provides access to a wide range of educational, cultural, medical, and recreational programs and facilities. Manhattan rates among the best classic college towns in the country, ranking #2 in the last two years in Livability’s list of the 10 Best College Towns, and Forbes magazine ranked Manhattan #3 in the nation for best small places for businesses and careers.
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Worksite address
manhattan, KS, 66506, US
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