Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology TenureTrack 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 fulltime tenuretrack faculty positions #130010 and #120030 in our progressive SpeechLanguage 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/program/speechlanguagepathologyandaudiologybs/. If you are passionate about shaping the future of SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology we encourage you to apply!

Required Education

A terminal degree in speechlanguage 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/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at. If you have positionspecific questions please contact Kathryn Blankenship at

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at.

MTSU is a Tobacco & DrugFree campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please callor email

Application Review Date:10/30/2024