Posting DetailsPosition Information
Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Speech Language-Pathology (Tenure-Track)
Campus Stockton
Department Speech Language Pathology
Posting Number F01112
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 10/20/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Days Per WeekWeeks Per YearPosition Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions The department of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Area of expertise is open, with preference given to candidates with expertise in adult neurogenic communication disorders. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising and mentoring, research and scholarship, professional and university serviceThe Department enrolls approximately 140 majors: 60 Master's degree students and 80 undergraduates. Faculty consists of six tenured or tenure-track speech-language pathologists. Two full-time Clinical Directors as well as two Clinical Coordinators are also integral members of the team.
Minimum Qualifications - Terminal degrees (e.g. PhD, Ed.D, SLPD, DHSc) in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field; doctoral candidates who are ABD will also be considered.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Possess or be eligible for a California Speech-Language Pathology license.
Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech and Hearing Science or a closely related field.
- Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research activities.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines
Hiring Range $110,000 - $115,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Contact Information For additional information, contact
Valerie McDaniel, PhD, CCC-SLP, MT-BC., Search Committee Chair Department of Speech-Language Pathology at
vmcdaniel@pacific.edu. Dr. McDaniel will be available at the ASHA Conference in Indianapolis if interested applicants would like to discuss the open position. Please schedule with her directly via her Pacific email
vmcdaniel@pacific.eduContact Email vmcdaniel@pacific.edu
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References 3
Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
