Lecturer, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Lecturer, Language, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology position.

Review of electronic applications begins October 30, 2026, and will continues until the position is filled.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and has over 350 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate majors in speech-language pathology, and 40 doctor of audiology students. Presently, the department has 21 full-time faculty positions. (12 PhD, 3 AuD, and 6 Master’s level.) The department offers the following degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Science, a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a professional Doctor of Audiology degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences. The department website is https://cla.auburn.edu/speech-language-hearing-sciences/ and the clinic site is http://www.aushc.org/.  The Department was the 3rd in the nation to be CAA accredited and is accredited in both speech-language pathology and audiology.

Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification, and an undergraduate and graduate education experience second to none.  Auburn, Alabama is situated in the east-central portion of the state where the Piedmont joins the Coastal Plain; this region experiences mild winters and otherwise moderate temperatures.  University enrollment exceeds 31,000 students, and the twin cities of Auburn and Opelika and surrounding area have more than 150,000 residents. Auburn, Alabama is frequently included in best places to live in America. Auburn has a world-class performing arts center in the Gouge Performing Arts Center and world-class cuisine at the newly opened Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. The university is located 35 minutes from Columbus, GA; 50 minutes from Montgomery, AL and 90 minutes from Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL.  Auburn is less than 4 hours from the Florida Gulf Coast which offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. 

Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.  

The primary responsibility of this position is teaching undergraduate coursework. Additional responsibilities include graduate clinical education and supervision, evaluation of student performance, undergraduate program coordination, and other clinical or service assignments based on departmental needs. The candidate is also expected to participate in departmental committees and engage in clinically-related professional activities, including innovative clinical program development and representation of the department at local, regional, and national levels.

Meet ASHA certification standards for clinical instruction, including but not limited to a Master’s degree at the time employment in speech-language pathology, CCC-SLP, 3-5 years of clinical experience, clinical supervision experience, and potential for Alabama license.

Desired qualifications: Undergraduate teaching experience and clinical supervision of graduate students.

Applicants will need to attach vita, cover letter, transcripts, contact information for 3 references, ASHA certification, and proof of CCC-SLP. 

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