Assistant Professor, Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services (AA27005)

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Salary Ranges: Assistant Professor: $64066 - $186015

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 13 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Description

The Department of Speech Hearing and Rehabilitation Services at Minnesota State University Mankato invites applications for a probationary Assistant Professor beginning August 17 2026. This position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. This position requires delivering clinical instruction mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and providing clinical services on campus and at regional locations. This position requires active engagement in scholarship advising continuing preparation services to the University community and discipline. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a minimum of nine months of practice experience post-certification by 8/17/2026 are required for this position.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face hybrid and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus online and/or at the universitys additional locations as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation conduct research productively and mentor students in research help create innovative strategies for student recruitment retention and completion and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research in continuing preparation and study in contributing to student growth and development and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)
• This position will advise undergraduate and graduate majors.
• This position will supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the delivery of clinical services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism
• Demonstrated experience in the Communication Sciences and Disorders field through teaching or scholarly activity.
• Doctorate or terminal degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field. Evidence of degree completion by the time of the appointment or within one year of starting the position.
• Have Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and complete a minimum of nine months of practice experience post-certification by 8/17/2026.
• Have or be eligible for licensure as a speech-language pathologist in the state of Minnesota (through the MN Department of Health.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated effective written oral communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in the Communication Sciences and Disorders discipline at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated preparation and experience to teach advise supervise and support a wide variety of students.
• Demonstrated commitment to advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to work individually and collaboratively as a member of a team in a collegial and cooperative manner.
• Earned at least two hours of professional development post-certification in the area of supervision and/or clinical instruction by 8/17/2026.
• Demonstrated potential for research creativity or scholarly activity.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .

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*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About

The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Program at Minnesota State University Mankato housed within the Department of Speech Hearing and Rehabilitation Services in the College of Allied Health and Nursing offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees. Accredited by ASHA the M.S. program in speech-language pathology has been offered since 1970 and prepares students for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) as well as state licensure to work in educational and healthcare settings. The undergraduate curriculum provides pre-professional training in speech-language pathology and audiology including foundational and advanced coursework as well as supervised practicum experiences. The graduate program builds on this foundation with specialized coursework and clinical training. Our department also houses an American Sign Language Certificate program which builds foundational sign language skills while fostering effective communication and cultural awareness for meaningful engagement with the Deaf community. The Center for Communication Sciences and Disorders serves as both a training facility and community-based clinic supporting students and clients with communication disorders.

Vision: Prepare students for successful real world collaborative work leadership and life-long learning as professionals in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and American Sign Language.

Mission: To provide our students with a solid foundation of knowledge in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences for study in the areas of speech-language pathology audiology and American Sign Language and to inspire and empower them to achieve their career goals.

Demographics

Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live work and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University Mankato.

Serving approximately 17900 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships with 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race gender ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University Mankatos goals
• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
• A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests
• Evidence of certifications required for the position

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Anne Larson

Speech Hearing and Rehabilitation Services

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TTY: or 711

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*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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