Position Title: Instructor in Communication Disorders

Job Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the Communication Disorders program by offering undergraduate and graduate courses in speech-language pathology. The position is expected to teach 12 credit hours per semester. Clinical instruction is expected of all Communication Disorders (CMDS) full-time faculty and is included in overall course load calculation. The CMDS MA program runs year-round, requiring at least part-time clinical instruction duties in the summer of most academic years. Faculty providing summer supervision will receive corresponding summer compensation. 

Required Qualifications: 

 - Master's degree in communication disorders or closely related area (e.g., speech and hearing science)

 - Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

 - Eligibility for unrestricted licensure as a speech-language pathologist in Missouri

 - Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in Communication Disorders

 - Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and 

 - Evidence of commitment to the liberal arts and sciences

All applicants will be evaluated on:

 - Qualifications listed above

 - Application materials

 - Teaching demonstration

 - Campus interview(s)

Preferred qualifications:

 - Ability to teach a variety of courses within the department

 - Evidence of demonstrated potential for mentoring students in transformative learning experiences such as undergraduate and graduate research, service-learning, study abroad, and clinical practicum

 - Evidence of demonstrated potential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in undergraduate and graduate students

• a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy that reflects on our liberal arts and sciences mission;
• contact information for at least three references;
• official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate college transcripts;
• a copy of your current ASHA CCC-SLP; and
• a copy of your current Missouri state license (or other state license) as a speech-language pathologist

Review of applications will begin 11/04/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates are required to successfully pass a background check. Questions about this position may be directed to the chair of the Department of Communication Disorders, Amy Teten, (ateten@truman.edu). Please include “CMDS Non-tenure-track Search” in the subject line.