Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty in Communication Disorders

Position Title :

Open Rank Tenure Line Faculty in Communication Disorders

Job Posting Number : 2026053TTL

Job Location : Round Rock

Department :

Communication Disorders

Position Description :

The Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State University invites applications for a nine-month, open-rank, tenure-track position to begin in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities include continuing a nationally recognized line of research in the candidate’s area of specialty, seeking extramural funding to support research, teaching courses in the undergraduate or graduate program as needed, and providing service at the department, college, and university levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Required Qualifications :

Required for rank of Assistant Professor :

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in Communication Disorders or a closely related field.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) and eligibility for clinical licensure in Texas.
• Strong potential or record of scholarly products (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.).
• Strong potential or history of extramural funding.
• The requirement for CCC‑SLP and / or state licensure may be waived in exceptional cases, upon approval by the Department Chair, Dean, Vice Provost for Faculty Success, and Vice President of Research when a candidate demonstrates :
• A strong, documented track record of extramural funding (external grants and contracts).
• R esearch productivity and impact commensurate with R1 expectations.
• W illingness and ability to obtain or reinstate CCC‑SLP / licensure if needed for future clinical or accreditation obligations.

Required for the rank of associate professor, in addition to those required above :

Required for the rank of professor, in addition to those required above :

Preferred Qualifications :

An applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated proportionate to their years of service at an institution of higher education. Preference will be given to applicants with the following :

Application Procedures :

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 54427 .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority deadline for submission is January 5, 2026. Application materials include :

The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please e-mail Ranjini Mohan, PhD, CCC-SLP, Chair of the Search Committee, rmohan@txstate.edu. Please indicate “CDIS Open Rank Position” in the subject line of all correspondence. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date :

8 / 16 / 2026

Posting Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Review Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Legal Notices :

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation :

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Record Checks and Verifications :

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment :

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? :

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 54427