Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking a passionate and innovative educator to join our Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#130010) offers the opportunity to inspire and mentor undergraduate students while contributing to meaningful research and service. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

• Teach foundational and specialized undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology and audiology
• Supervise undergraduate honors research and student clinicians
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in university and public service
• Pursue research and grant-writing aligned with your interests

• Phonetics
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
• Hearing and Speech Science
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Teaching assignments will be aligned with the candidate's expertise and interests to support professional growth and impact.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  A terminal degree in speech-language pathology or a closely related field by the appointment date. Closely related fields may include communication science and disorders, neuroscience, hearing science, linguistics, health, and psychology.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Applicants must hold or be eligible for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and Tennessee state licensure.
• Other Desirables: Experience in clinical supervision and intervention with linguistically and culturally diverse populations and prior research and grant-writing experience.

To apply, please submit 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. For more information about serving as a faculty member at MTSU, please visit the faculty recruitment webpage. Contact information is provided for application assistance and position-specific inquiries.

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month 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

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. A criminal background check is required. The university is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. For reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), contact the listed support lines.

Application Review Date: 10/04/2025

This position is open to applicants seeking a Tenure-Track faculty appointment in Health and Human Performance within the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program.