MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. 

Salary:  Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. 

Job Summary/Basic Function:  The Department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#130010) in our progressive Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025. 

Key Responsibilities: Teaching: Deliver undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology, adult language and neurogenic communication disorders, and other related subjects. Supervision: Oversee honors research projects and guide undergraduate student clinicians. Advising: Provide academic and career advice to students. Service: Engage in public and university service activities. Grant Writing: Secure funding by creating and submitting grant proposals. Research: Conduct and publish innovative research in the field. 

Why Join MTSU? Be part of a dynamic and supportive academic community. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Engage in meaningful work that impacts students and the broader community. 

To learn more about our program, please visit our website http://www.mtsu.edu/programs/communication-disorders/. If you are passionate about shaping the future of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, we encourage you to apply! 

Required Education:  A terminal degree in speech-language pathology or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. 

Required License/Registration/Certification:   A Certificate of Clinical Competence/SLP, and a Tennessee State License are required by the appointment date. 

Other Desirables:   Those with an expertise in anatomy and physiology, adult language and neurogenic communication disorders, and dysphagia will receive special consideration. 

Documents Needed to Apply:   To successfully apply, applicants must include 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. 

Special Instruction to Applicants:   For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/. 

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. 

If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kathryn Blankenship at Kathryn.Blankenship@mtsu.edu. 

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  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