Tenure-Track SLP/AA: Adult Neurogenic Disorders Scholar

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track faculty position in Health Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) at the rank of assistant or associate professor with expertise in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. Start date August 1, 2027.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, develop a research program, and contribute to a growing undergraduate program within the Department of Health

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required by appointment date.
• Three years of clinical experience with adults who have neurogenic communication or swallowing disorders.
• Eligible for, or have, CCC-SLP and Tennessee licensure by appointment date.

Responsibilities

• Extend services to adults with neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders; including stroke survivors and older adults.
• Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing; neurogenic communication disorders; dysphagia.
• Maintain an active, externally fundable research program in adult neurogenic disorders.
• Mentor undergraduate students in research and honors theses.
• Supervise undergraduate student clinicians during practicum and clinical observation.
• Advise undergraduate students on academic progress and career pathways.
• Develop community partnerships with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to create opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with CBHS colleagues on interprofessional teaching and research.
• Provide service to the program, department, college, university, and profession.

Education

Terminal degree in communication sciences and disorders

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track faculty position in Health Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) at the rank of assistant or associate professor with expertise in adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. Start date August 1, 2027.

The candidate will teach undergraduate courses, mentor students, develop a research program, and contribute to a growing undergraduate program within the Department of Health