Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $65,000+ annual, dependent on experience, 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of North Dakota (UND) seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position with a beginning date of August 16, 2025, contingent upon availability of funding. Summer work may also be available. This position includes teaching, clinical supervision and advising students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The department currently has eight full-time and four part-time faculty members, and a state-of-the-art clinic facility. There are typically 100 undergraduate students, and 40 graduate students enrolled.

The Department is a part of an integrated on-campus clinic, The Northern Prairie Community Clinic (NPCC). The clinic serves as a training placement for graduate students in psychology, counseling and speech-language pathology. Students are supervised by licensed professionals. NPCC aims to serve the Grand Forks community and state of North Dakota.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the state's flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 14,000 students. It is the home of the state's only School of Law. The School of Medicine has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks' advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 90% teaching (undergraduate, graduate and clinical supervision) and 10% service effort. UND and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND's Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses


• Supervise graduate student clinicians in NPCC and community


• Work collaboratively with other faculty to achieve consistent and high-quality learning and clinical environments

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students


• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students


• Competent in using technology and ability to adopt new tools for both on-campus and online (if needed) course delivery.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology


• North Dakota licensure, or attained by start date


• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, or attained by start date


• Two years of clinical experience


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Experience as a graduate teaching assistant, instructor of record in undergraduate or graduate courses, or professional development facilitator


• Experience providing clinical supervision


• Diverse clinical experiences

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 02/14/2025 and include the following materials:

• A letter of interest


• Curriculum vitae


• Three references


• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Sarah Robinson, at sarah.robinson@und.edu.