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

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

Posting Number: F-1029
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: 08/24/2026
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 flexible start date of August 24, 2026 or January 7, 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, anatomy and physiology of speech.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated research agenda based on published works and/or external funding.
• 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. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by April 1, 2026.

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: 02/27/2026
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes