APPOINTMENT:

The Communication Disorders Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, assistant or associate professor faculty position (speech-language pathology) beginning in the Fall Semester (August 2025). Summer teaching is possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Responsibilities include (a) teaching 12 hours of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester, including clinical (teaching) supervision, (b) mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, (c) discipline-based scholarship and (d) university/discipline service. Candidates must possess a doctorate degree in communication disorders and/or sciences, or another advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D). Candidates must be eligible for Missouri licensure and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC- SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association for a minimum of 9 months prior to employment.  Preferred expertise with Adult Neurogenic Cognitive-linguistics Communication Disorders or Voice and Swallowing Disorders; however, the position is open for all areas of emphasis for exceptional candidates.   Candidates will possess experience instructing and mentoring student clinicians, experience teaching at the university level, and experience building and sustaining a clinical caseload. Candidates must also possess attention to detail, communication skills including oral, written and/or nonverbal. Knowledge of a university environment is preferred. Relations/interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.  The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

SALARY & FRINGE BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. UCM offers an attractive benefits package.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The UCM Communication Disorders program offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. The program has held accreditation since 1969 from the Council on Academic Accreditation in   Audiology   and   Speech-Language   Pathology   of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Housed within the program is the Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders (WSCCD). The WSCCD provides student clinicians with on-campus diagnostic and treatment experiences involving individuals across the life span and with a wide range of communication and/or swallowing disorders at various levels of severity. On-campus clinical training is supported by state-of-the-art materials, instrumentation and facilities.  Additionally, on-campus clinical training is supplemented by a variety of off-campus clinical opportunities.

The Communication Disorders Program is located in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies’ Department of Human Services. With four colleges, UCM offers 171 programs of study, including 74 Bachelors programs, 52 certificates, and 41 graduate programs all at an affordable cost that has been applauded by the U.S. News & World Report for several honors include America’s Top Public School in the Midwest Region and Best Regional University (Midwest).  Over 12,000 students from 48 states and 49 countries enjoy small class sizes, learning opportunities with hands-on experiences, and personalized attention from dedicated faculty members. Currently, UCM successfully places 98% of graduates (across all graduate programs) within six months of graduation. The university is  a leader in discipline-specific accreditation and serve as Missouri’s lead institution in professional technology.

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Central to western Missouri, Warrensburg invites you to experience the small-town atmosphere that offers many cultural and recreational opportunities. The Katy Trail (the country’s longest recreational rail trail at 240 miles) begins in Warrensburg, and Powell Gardens (an 835-acre botanical garden) is located about 15 minutes northwest of Warrensburg. The Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) is located about 30 minutes east in Sedalia. Also, the Lake of the Ozarks is located about 30 minutes south of Warrensburg. And for those who frequently (and infrequently) desire a faster pace, the Kansas City metropolitan area is located just 45 minutes northwest and provides a wide array of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, with numerous professional sports teams. Aside from the social atmosphere, Warrensburg offers low housing costs – relative to the national average – as well as the Warrensburg School District which has been awarded the highest-level accreditation from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.