Assistant Professor (Continuing Track), Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science (Language and Communication Disorders), College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware invites applications for a Continuing Track Assistant Professor in Language and Communication Disorders. The appointment is expected to begin on August 16, 2025.  The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach and mentor undergraduate students in Cognitive Science and Speech-Language Pathology, and to participate in departmental and university-wide service. Primary teaching duties would include courses for the Speech-Language Pathology specialization in the Cognitive Science major and/or related courses for the Cognitive Science major (e.g., Neurobiology of Language, Topics courses in Cognitive Science, etc.)  The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and is also expected to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the department and the university. 

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science (https://www.lingcogsci.udel.edu) offers a PhD in Linguistics, a Master's degree in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science that includes a track for Speech-Language Pathology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   The primary responsibility of the position is to teach, advise, and mentor at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Language disorders, Communication disorders, Linguistics, or a related field, and is expected to contribute to the department’s goals in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Clinical certification in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) and prior teaching experience are strongly preferred.

THE DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE AT UD: The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware 

(https://www.lingcogsci.udel.edu) is within the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty in the department have opportunities for teaching growth and development at the Center for Teaching and Assessment of Learning (https://ctal.udel.edu/). The department runs a renowned Ph.D. program in Linguistics, a Master’s degree in Linguistics and Cognitive Science, a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science which includes a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics. The department also has ties to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders  https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/chs/departments/cscd/). The department embraces and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. It is committed to a climate of mutual respect among all individuals.

The Continuing Track (CT) is UD’s full-time, continuing faculty line, similar to the tenure track. CT faculty enjoy contracts that increase in length over time and, like tenure-track faculty, receive full and generous benefits, including family-friendly benefits, as part of their compensation package. CT faculty with terminal degrees hold professorial rank and have a path to promotion up to full professor; CT faculty without terminal degrees are at the instructor rank and have a parallel path to promotion. All CT faculty earn sabbaticals, have opportunities to pursue research, participate in shared governance, and hold academic leadership positions. For more information see Why Do You Want to be a CT Faculty at UD? | CT Caucus.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated instruction, research and public engagement.  With 24 academic departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local, national and global audiences through research and creative activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38 million and growing, the College currently houses several large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter which outlines their qualifications, and a statement of teaching philosophy.  If available, please also supply sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or any other relevant materials. The applicant should also provide contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at time of application submission. For additional information, please contact Rebecca Tollan, Chair of the Search Committee, rtollan@udel.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at  http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.