Job Description

Speech-Language Pathology Instructor

Posting Number: F-0984
College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - 12 month
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 12 month
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 01/05/2026
Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The Speech-Language Pathology Division in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is recruiting for a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term faculty instructor. Ideally, the successful candidate will begin at the start of the Spring 2026 semester; however, a Summer or Fall 2026 start date may be considered.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and providing clinical instruction/supervision in Speech-Language Pathology. The CMU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or closely related field.
• CCC - SLP .
• Licensed as an SLP in Michigan or eligible for Michigan licensure.
• Three (3) years of experience as a speech-language pathologist.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: phonetics; adult communication disorders; dysphagia; motor speech; voice; speech, language, and hearing disorders and differences across the lifespan (introductory content). Other related areas of expertise may be considered.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Clinical supervision/instruction experience.
• Demonstrated evidence-based competence in clinical education of speech-language pathology students.
• Experience providing inter-professional education and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to function in a dynamic environment.
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations.

Message to Applicants:

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.

A statement of teaching philosophy, resume/CV, and a cover letter are required to apply. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

If there is an applicable certification document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the “Certification” upload field. Evidence of teaching effectiveness may also be submitted.
About the Department:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders ( CSD ) has a faculty/staff of 35, and an enrollment of approximately 120 graduate students and 200 undergraduate signed majors. The department’s academic and clinical programs are accredited in both speech-language pathology and audiology by the Council on Academic Accreditation ( CAA ) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ( ASHA ). Over 5,000 clients are seen annually, including 100+ participants in the Summer Specialty Clinics program. For more information, the CSD website is Communication Sciences and Disorders ( CSD ) , the SLP website is Speech Language Pathology and the Audiology website is Doctor of Audiology .

Posting Begins: 09/11/2025
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
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Job Tags

Full time, Fixed term contract, Summer work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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