Employment Opportunities at ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Responsibilities include teaching or facilitating undergraduate and/or graduate courses for students in the instructor's area(s) of expertise; supervising clinical practicum; serving on departmental, college and university committees. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to engage in research and scholarship in areas of expertise.

1. An earned doctorate preferred with strong consideration of ABD candidates in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a closely related area.
2. Applicants must hold a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and hold (or be eligible for) a current Texas SLP license.

Interested applicants should send:

• a letter of interest
• an essay that addresses a philosophy of teaching, the integration of faith and learning, and the role of scholarship and professional development in the work of the professor
• three letters of recommendation with the recommenders' contact information
• a current curriculum vitae or resume
• official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Additional information about the department can be found here.

Inquiries may be made to Shealynn Abston, M.S. CCC-SLP, at shealynn.abston@acu.edu