Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applicants for an open-rank tenure-system faculty position within the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (ComArtSci). We seek scholars whose research, teaching, outreach, and/or service will further enhance the national and international excellence of CSD, ComArtSci, and MSU with an emphasis on supporting the 2030 MSU Strategic Plan (https://strategicplan.msu.edu/).

The Department of CSD seeks an individual committed to developing an outstanding program of research and demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service. All areas of research specialization will be considered, but the following areas are of particular interest: developmental language disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), stuttering, voice and voice disorders, aphasia, and cognitive aspects of communication.

We seek scholars whose research, teaching, outreach, and/or service will advance the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The start date for this position is August 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -communicative sciences and disorders or a terminal degree in a related discipline (e.g., education, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in communicative sciences and disorders or a terminal degree in a related discipline (e.g., education, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, etc.)
• Demonstrated success, or potential for success, in obtaining external funding
• Demonstrated success, or potential for success, in scholarly productivity

Desired Qualifications

• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Ability to teach required and elective courses, some of which are clinical in nature, in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or equivalent

Required Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following electronically:

1. Cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position (maximum of 1 page)
2. Research Statement (maximum of 2 pages)
3. Teaching/Mentoring Philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
4. DEI Statement. Highlight how your research, teaching, outreach, and/or service supports the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan with respect to DEI which can be found here https://strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan/dei (maximum of 2 pages)
5. Curriculum vita
6. Names and contact information of three references

Special Instructions

To apply, please refer to Posting #969916 and complete an electronic submission at the MSU Employment Opportunities website careers.msu.edu.  

Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Jeff Searl (searljef@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

09/15/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/communicative-sciences-and-disorders

Department Statement

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders has active research laboratories and multiple endowments to support student and faculty development. The Department’s thriving undergraduate major and minor, MA, and PhD programs prepare students for successful clinical and research careers in speech-language pathology and related fields. The Department is housed within MSU’s world-renowned College of Communication Arts and Sciences. The College provides excellent infrastructure for pre-award extramural grant submission, post-award grant administration, and information technology support for research and teaching.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.