Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Health and Human Performance

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions (#130010 and #120030) in our progressive Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the positions is August 1, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Deliver undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology, adult language and neurogenic communication disorders, and other related subjects.
• Supervision: Oversee honors research projects and guide undergraduate student clinicians.
• Advising: Provide academic and career advice to students.
• Service: Engage in public and university service activities.
• Grant Writing: Secure funding by creating and submitting grant proposals.
• Research: Conduct and publish innovative research in the field.

Why Join MTSU?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive academic community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts students and the broader community.

To learn more about our program, please visit our website: https://www.mtsu.edu/program/speech-language-pathology-and-audiology-b-s/. If you are passionate about shaping the future of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, we encourage you to apply!

Required Education

A terminal degree in speech-language pathology or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Required License/Registration/Certification

A Certificate of Clinical Competence/SLP, and a Tennessee State License are required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Those with an expertise in anatomy and physiology, adult language and neurogenic communication disorders, and dysphagia will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kathryn Blankenship at Kathryn.Blankenship@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 10/30/2024