Career Ladder
Careers in academia are both exciting and rewarding. The resources listed here provide information about the issues to weigh when considering PhD study; recommended preparation for PhD students; tips for new faculty, including tenure and promotion in academia; and the value of mentorship along the way.
Considering a PhD
Get a PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Learn more about the variety of opportunities available, get a sense of what is required to earn a PhD, and become aware of the resources and help available when you pursue a doctoral degree in CSD.
Interested in an Academic/Research Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders?
Read the career profiles of 19 individuals who work in academic/research settings that capture the variety of academic/research career opportunities in communication sciences and disorders.
Thinking About a PhD? – Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to questions you may have about pursuing a PhD.
Thinking About a PhD? – Presentations
Presentations by Melanie Schuele and Sid Bacon to share with your students and others.
Helpful Links
Additional Internet sites of interest to PhD candidates and those considering this process.
Mentors Directory for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (H0H) Individuals
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) offers a directory that lists principal investigators of NIDCD Extramural grants and NIDCD Intramural investigators who are committed to mentoring deaf and HoH students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior scientists.
Mentoring Academic Research Careers (MARC)
Take aim of your career in higher ed! Join ASHA's online mentoring program, Mentoring for Academic-Research Careers (MARC), and experience the power of passionate mentoring. The MARC program is designed specifically for PhD students and new faculty members.
PhD Preparation
Preparation for the Research Doctoral Degree
Doctoral study is viewed as a time to learn scientific principles and methods for conducting research. Learn about choosing a doctoral program, developing a plan of study, selecting a mentor, and establishing a research focus.
Mentorship in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Mentoring relationships can enhance professional development and growth. Identify characteristics that facilitate the mentoring process.
Beginning a Faculty Career
Interviewing for a Faculty Position
When you apply for an academic position, you may expect a different sort of interview than when you apply for a job in a private clinic, hospital, or school setting. Prepare for this unique interview process.
Preparing to Commence Your Faculty Career
Once you accept an offer of employment and sign a contract, your work can begin. Maximize success by developing teaching and research plans in advance.
Tomorrow's Professor Listserv
Postings twice weekly to foster a diverse, world-wide teaching and learning ecology. Topics include the Academy, graduate students, academic careers, teaching and learning, and research. Sponsored by The Stanford University Center for Teaching & Learning. Available by free e-mail subscription.
Advancing a Faculty Career
"Climbing the Academic Ladder" (from The ASHA Leader)
Discover the keys to successful promotion in academia through teaching, research, and service.
Volunteer
Service is one of the three critical elements, along with teaching and scholarship, towards earning tenure. Expand your service and leadership experience through volunteer opportunities.
Get on the MARC
Take aim of your career in higher ed! Join ASHA's online mentoring program, Mentoring for Academic-Research Careers (MARC), and experience the power of passionate mentoring. The MARC program is designed specifically for PhD students and new faculty members.