"Inst/Ast Prof-Fixed Term"

Position Summary

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for anticipated fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty positions. These are part-time positions but with the possibility of increasing to full time.

Primary responsibilities will include one or more of the following:

• Teaching CSD courses either online or on campus
• Supervision of clinical experiences of CSD master's degree students
• Supporting clinical placement efforts for CSD masters students
• Planning and executing departmental activities and events that support CSD students and faculty, including overseeing the efforts of student workers.
• Other activities that support the overall educational mission of the department as assigned by the chair of the department.

This person will report to the chair of the department. Depending on the combination of responsibilities assigned to this person, they will work closely with the directors of the undergraduate and graduate programs in CSD, including the master's program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Communicative Sciences and Disorders or other relevant field

Minimum Requirements

A master's or Ph.D. This is an open rank posting and selected individuals will be hired at the title that aligns with their highest completed degree.

Candidates with a Ph.D. would be hired as Assistant Professor

Candidates with a master's degree would be hired as Instructor

Desired Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Current license to practice as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist in Michigan, or eligibility for obtaining such a license
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist
• Experience supervising SLP Masters students in clinical practicum
• Knowledge of the professional certification requirements for SLPs
• Strong organization, communication, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in the use of databases and common office and communication applications

Required Application Materials

Applicants should electronically submit:

• a letter of interest summarizing qualifications for the position
• vita or resume

Special Instructions

To apply for this position, please refer to job posting number 1087581 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment Opportunities website. The search committee will begin its evaluation of applicants after November 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries about this position to Dr. Jeff Searl, Search Committee Chair (phone: 517-353-8780; email: searljef@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

10/25/2025

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Department Statement

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders has active research laboratories and multiple endowments to support student and faculty development. The Departments thriving undergraduate major and minor, MA, and PhD programs prepare students for successful clinical and research careers in speech-language pathology and related fields. The Department is housed within MSUs world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences. The College provides excellent infrastructure for pre-award extramural grant submission, post-award grant administration, and information technology support for research and teaching.