Assistant/Associate Professor of Rehabilitative ...

Location : Demorest (Main) Campus Job Type: Full-Time Faculty - 9 Month Job Number: 202600145 Division: College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department: Rehabilitative Sciences Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Piedmont University invites applications for a 9-month Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank beginning August 2024. Piedmont University is a teaching-focused institution with small class sizes. The university culture provides opportunities for the scholarship of teaching and learning, student mentorship, and clinical scholarship. The position includes opportunities for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of specialization, supervising students on campus in the Piedmont University Speech and Language Clinic, and engaging in scholarly activity and service to the department, college, and university at large. Piedmont University is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the perfect mix of small-town ease and access to metropolitan areas (e.g., Athens, Gainesville). Essential Functions and Responsibilities Achieve effective classroom, lab, and clinical teaching and interacting with students in a professional manner through: Maintaining accurate and secure records of student grades, attendance, and advisement. Maintaining high standards of professionalism in the content, objectives, teaching, and grading of all courses. Filing accurate course syllabi with the appropriate school each semester. Maintaining an understanding of college policies and the curriculum and degree requirements of their respective schools. Participating in departmental, school, and college faculty meetings and serving on committees as appropriate. Contributing to the ongoing operation of their respective departments and schools. Assessing their teaching effectiveness via annual evaluation and evaluating courses formally in accordance with official college procedure. Assuring their availability to students, faculty, staff, and administrators by posting and keeping reasonable office hours, as determined by the dean of their respective schools. Other relevant duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required. On-site work is required. Incumbents must remain relevant in the area of employment and flexible to changes in work related to institutional needs. Typical Qualifications Required Education and Experience To be considered, applicants will hold a terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field; however, exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 2025. Doctorate degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication Disorders and Sciences (or closely related discipline) MS/MA/MEd in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Licenses and Certifications Valid Georgia's driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days and a satisfactory MVR. Supplemental Information ENVIRONMENTAL, PHYSICAL, and VISUAL ACUITY FACTORS Work will be performed inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents will perform primarily sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Incumbents will regularly get up and down from a seated position, reach, bend, and stand throughout the day. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read extensively. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator for Title IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 Inquiries or complaints from students, other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in the statement should be directed to: 504 Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue P.O. BOX 10 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 Inquiries or complaints from employees concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in this statement should be directed to: Letitia Roller Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance Daniel Hall - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue P.O. BOX 10 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x 2858 We offer a benefits package to full-time 9-month and 10-month employees, including: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts TIAA 403(b) Retirement - with up to 4% employer matching Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Holidays Educational Assistance Program (Employees and their dependents) On-campus Fitness Center and access to Habersham County's Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

Created: 2026-03-10