Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-1055 Position Title Speech-Language Pathology (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor) College/Unit The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Home Department Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Employee Group Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 10 month Position Classification Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date 08/23/2027 Position End Date Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathology Division in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University (CMU) is recruiting for one full-time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a start date of August 23, 2027. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is housed within The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive benefits package and research support are available.

Required Qualifications

• Earned terminal doctorate degree is required; ABD will be considered if it is clear the degree will be completed by start of appointment.
• CCC-SLP is required. Licensed as an SLP in Michigan or eligible for MI licensure.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: dysphagia, motor speech, voice, cognition, medical speech-language pathology, or other related research areas.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated research agenda based on published works and/or external funding or potential for success.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical supervision experience.
• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in securing extramural grants and contracts.
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

About the Department

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences). It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, school and public health education, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. For more information, CMU's website is http://www.cmich.edu, the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website is http://www.chp.cmich.edu, and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders website is Communication Sciences and Disorders | College of Health Professions.

Posting Begins 09/10/2026 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research
• Certification
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Writing Sample
• Transcript Copies
• Personal Statement
• Other Document (1)