Job description
Department
Health and Human Performance
University ExpectationMTSU 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.
SalarySalary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic FunctionMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking a passionate and innovative educator to join our dynamic Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#130010) offers the opportunity to inspire and mentor undergraduate students while contributing to meaningful research and service. We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.
ResponsibilitiesAs a valued member of our faculty, you will:
- Teach foundational and specialized undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology and audiology
- Supervise undergraduate honors research and student clinicians
- Advise and mentor students
- Engage in university and public service
- Pursue research and grant-writing aligned with your interests
Potential teaching areas include:
Phonetics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism, Hearing and Speech Science, Speech Sound Disorders, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders.
We prioritize aligning teaching assignments with your expertise and interests to support your professional growth and impact.
Required EducationA terminal degree in speech-language pathology or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Closely related fields may include, but are not limited to, communication science and disorders, neuroscience, hearing science, linguistics, health, and psychology.
Required License/Registration/CertificationApplicants must hold or be eligible for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and TN state licensure.
Other DesirablesApplicants with experience in clinical supervision and intervention with linguistically and culturally diverse populations and those with prior research and grant-writing experience will receive special consideration
How to apply
Documents Needed to ApplyTo 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 ApplicantsFor 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 [email protected].
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
Click here for additional information.MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: 10/04/2025
MTSU, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution.
