Assistant/Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology

The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) faculty at Missouri State University (Mo State) invite you to join a collegial, student-centered program at a time of momentum and growth. We are seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor who is eager to shape the next generation of speech-language pathologists, contribute to a research program, and help advance a program that values teaching, mentorship, and collaboration.

Mo State is guided by a Public Affairs Mission built on three pillars: Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, and Community Engagement. With more than 26,000 students (approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate), we offer the resources of a large university while maintaining close faculty-student relationships. The SLP program is part of the School of Health Care Professions in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS), which offers 15 bachelor’s degrees, 15 graduate degrees, and eight doctoral degrees. Our college is also home to the Collaborative Care Clinic and the RStats (Research, Statistical Training, and Support) Institute, giving faculty direct access to clinical training sites, statistical consultation, and interprofessional partners.

Why Mo State

• A collaborative team. You will join colleagues who share teaching, mentoring, and program building responsibilities and who are invested in your success as a new faculty member.
• Interprofessional opportunity. Teach, research, and partner alongside colleagues across health care professions in a college built for collaboration.
• Support for your research. Access to the RStats Institute, internal grants, and summer fellowships to help launch and sustain your scholarship.
• Investment in your growth. Sabbaticals and the Academic Development Center support you through every stage of your career.
• A mission with meaning. Your work will connect directly to student success, community engagement, and the public affairs mission of the university.

Responsibilities

We seek a colleague who will work with a team of faculty to deliver a high-quality, engaging, and consistent experience across the SLP program. The successful candidate will use student-focused pedagogy to engage learners and will join a unit that offers students access to high-impact practices and experiential learning to support retention, persistence, and success. Duties include:

• Teaching didactic courses in speech-language pathology to graduate SLP students and to Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) undergraduate students. Areas of teaching could include social communication (with emphasis on neurodiversity-affirming evidence based assessments and interventions), language acquisition, adult neurogenic communication disorders, and clinical methods.
• Supervising and mentoring graduate student research
• Advising undergraduate students
• Maintaining an active program of research and scholarship
• Collaborating on program advancement and the continued accreditation of the program
• Serving on program, college, and university committees and participating in activities that advance the public affairs mission and the broader community

Minimum Qualifications for the Assistant Professor

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field from a Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) accredited program (ABD candidates will be considered)
• Eligibility for licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Missouri
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with people of other cultures and backgrounds
• Potential for or evidence of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy
• Demonstrated excellence in research, or clear potential for it
• The ability or potential to mentor and support a broad student population

We welcome applications from early-career scholars and from candidates with clinical, research, or interprofessional experience who are excited about teaching and mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications for the Associate Professor

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field from a Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) accredited program
• Eligibility for licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of Missouri
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with people of other cultures and backgrounds
• Evidence of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy
• Demonstrated excellence in research
• Experience mentoring and supporting a broad student population

We welcome applications from early-career scholars and from candidates with clinical, research, or interprofessional experience who are excited about teaching and mentoring.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, vision, life, and dental insurance and a selection of defined contribution retirement programs. Spouses and dependents of full-time Missouri State University employees are eligible for tuition waivers, up to 15 credits per year for dependents. The position is a nine-month appointment.

Requested Start Date: August 1, 2027

How to Apply

Screening of applications will begin on December 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for both positions, you must submit application materials to each posting. See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88433 for a full description of the assistant professor posting and to apply online. See https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88435 for a full description of the associate professor posting and to apply online.

Application materials:

1) Letter of application/cover letter

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Names and contact information for at least three references

4) Unofficial or official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts

5) Teaching philosophy

6) Research statement

Official graduate transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Our Campus and Community

The School of Health Care Professions is housed in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, which promotes learning and service to the broader community and provides state-of-theart facilities and equipment.

Missouri State University is a selective-admissions, multi-campus metropolitan university that recently celebrated 100 years of excellence in teaching, research, and service. As the second-largest university in the state, Mo State enrolls more than 26,000 students and offers 102 undergraduate programs, 61 master’s programs, and 10 doctoral programs across six academic colleges and a Graduate College. The University is recognized by Forbes, The Princeton Review, and U.S. News & World Report. Learn more at https://www.missouristate.edu/about/.

Our main campus is in Springfield, Missouri, the gateway to the Ozarks. Springfield is a metropolitan area of 475,000 people that keeps the feel of a safe, family-focused community. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, excellent health care access, strong public schools, and a wide range of cultural, recreational, and entertainment options, from Ozarks trails and lakes to a thriving arts and dining scene. Explore https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.

Additional Information

Missouri State University adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy,

sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, persons from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.