Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00166PO25

Advertised Title :

Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

Arnold School of Public Health

Department :

ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Advertised Salary Range :

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Position Category :

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County : Richland

Tenure Information :

Tenure-Track / Tenured

Job Search Category :

Faculty

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary :

Two positions available

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina invites applicants for an assistant / associate / full, tenure track, full time (9-month) faculty position. The faculty member will be responsible for developing and maintaining an independent, extramurally funded program of research within their area(s) of expertise and to maintain a teaching load of two courses per year. The individual will share research space within the Department. They will also be responsible for contributing to service to the Department and University and in their field.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosts an active and collaborative research faculty and clinical faculty, with existing strengths in child language and literacy, dysphagia, aphasia, neurodevelopmental disorders, hearing loss, cochlear implants, voice, multilingualism, and neurodegenerative disease. Our faculty have strong ties with community entities including local public and private schools, Prisma Health, the local VA hospital, as well as with research groups across the university, including :

• Aging Brain Cohort https : / / abc.sc.edu / .
• Excellence to Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Center https : / / sc.edu / study / colleges_schools / artsandsciences / centers_and_institutes / uofscand / index.php
• Institute for Mind and Brain ( https : / / mindandbrain.sc.edu )
• McCausland Center for Brain Imaging ( https : / / www.mccauslandcenter.sc.edu )
• Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery (C-STAR; https : / / cstar.sc.edu )
• USC Brain Health Network ( https : / / sc.edu / about / centers_institutes / brain-health / brain_health_network / index.php )
• Prevention Research Center https : / / prevention.sph.sc.edu .

We currently have 29 full-time faculty and offer a CAA-accredited speech-language pathology master’s degree program (in two modalities, on-campus and via distance-learning) as well as a PhD program. We offer a low teaching load to support faculty in developing and maintaining their research programs. The Department is housed within the Arnold School of Public Health, which hosts a highly active and interdisciplinary research community, with over $59 million in extramural funding garnered in 2024. The Carnegie Foundation ranks the University of South Carolina as a “very high research activity” institution (R1).

We share the University of South Carolina’s commitment to access and collective engagement overall, and our Department is specifically committed to increasing access and opportunity for all people in the field of speech-language pathology. Evidence of our Department’s ongoing commitment to this important objective includes : (a) our faculty has established a fellowship to financially support students from backgrounds that are under-represented in the field, (b) faculty, staff, and students have been participating in formal and informal instruction to further develop an inclusive environment that spans research, teaching, and service endeavors, and © an Access and Opportunity Committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty members that continually seeks to promote learning and responsiveness among all individuals affiliated with the Department. We appreciate applications from individuals who are invested in supporting these efforts.

The University of South Carolina offers Family Friendly policies for faculty, including modified duties for childbirth or adoption and accommodations for dual-career faculty. Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray.

Required Education and Experience :

A PhD or equivalent research doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or a related discipline (e.g., Psychology, Education) is required. Concurrent academic experience is highly preferred. Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must also have demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research, the potential to successfully compete for external research funding, teach graduate-level courses, and collaborate with other researchers, including clinical researchers. Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor must be accomplished scholars with years of experience in research, teaching, and service commensurate with academic policy and : 1) a substantial publication record in top-tier journals, 2) a record of securing research grants from national and international funding agencies, 3) a history of successful graduate student supervision, and 4) the leadership skills necessary to mentor junior faculty and students, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Candidates should upload (1) a cover letter of application describing experience, accomplishments, and potential to contribute to research, teaching, and service; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research statement; (4) contact information for three references (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates). Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jessica Klusek, klusek@mailbox.sc.edu .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 194332

EEO Statement :

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