Description
The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applicants for an Assistant Professor 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: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), child language disorders, stuttering, voice and voice disorders, aphasia, and cognitive aspects of communication. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.
The start date for this position is August 2027.
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.
Review of Applications
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants
To apply, please refer to Posting #1161299 and complete an electronic submission at the MSU Employment Opportunities website Home Page - MSU Careers. https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-tenure-system-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-c7139ace-a2fd-4ea0-9168-ff4b3078ecdb
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Courtney Venker (cvenker@msu.edu).
Website
https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/communicative-sciences-and-disorders
MSU Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
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.
Michigan State University 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.
Requirements
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. Curriculum vita
5. Names and contact information of three references
