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 start date of August 23, 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, cognition, medical speech-language pathology, or other related research areas.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated research agenda based on published works and/or external funding or potential for success.
• 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.

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. Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 8, 2026 and will continue to until the position is filled.

Apply here:  https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/45446

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.

Contact  Katie Strong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Contact Phone Number  989-774-7290

Contact Email  stron4ka@cmich.edu