Job Details
Job Location
1100 Rockhurst Road - Kansas City, MO
Description
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Rockhurst University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025. This position is not remote.
Located in the heart of Kansas City, the Rockhurst CSD Department has a 20-year history of excellence in scholarly, academic, and clinical preparation of students. Community partnerships are at the heart of this well-established program where students gain clinical skills in real-world environments. The Rockhurst CSD program offers a variety of course modalities with potential for innovation. Additional information may be found here:
As an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology you will:

• Supports the educational mission of the SLP program.
• Prepare course/practicum/lab outlines and syllabi in collaboration with the Program Director and Chair, develop content and lesson plans, and select textbooks and other teaching aids necessary for the instruction of courses/practicums/labs.
• Conduct instruction for courses in the SLP curriculum at a higher education level utilizing diverse teaching strategies.
• Teach pertinent subject matter using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, practicums, labs, simulations, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery in the face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid environment.
• Effectively collaborate with academic and interprofessional partners to facilitate student learning in various settings, including classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation.
• Conduct research in area(s) of expertise and mentor students in research and service activities.
• Submits student progress reports and attendance to the Program Director and Academic Advisor and discusses any student needs that may require directed attention or remediation plans.
• Adheres to all Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Rockhurst policies and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook, student handbook, and catalog.
• Contribute to the mission of the department, college, and university through service commiserate with rank and experience.

Position requirements:

• Research doctorate (EdD or PhD) in speech-language pathology
• At least three years of professional experience
• Prior experience in teaching and course development for hybrid and online courses
• Record of scholarly contributions to the SLP field
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a university setting
• Strong organizational and technological skills
• Alignment with the mission of Rockhurst University
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)
• State licensure (or eligibility) in speech-language pathology

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Tax deferred retirement plan.
• Tuition Remission for undergraduate and graduate classes for employees
• Tuition Remission for undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays.

Interested candidates should submit their application through the link provided below. The application process requires a letter of interest, salary requirements, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.
Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.