Assistant

Assistant Professor 

Communication Disorders

College of Education, Health and Human Studies

Full time; Tenure Track

Duties and Responsibilities: The typical teaching load will be 12 hours instructional/supervisory load per semester. Expertise in anatomy and physiology of speech, voice/resonance, craniofacial anomalies, pediatric dysphagia, or research is desirable; however, applicants with expertise in any area represented in the scope of practice within the field of communication sciences and disorders will be considered. In addition, the faculty member is required to provide advising and clinical supervision as well as thesis and graduate research supervision as part of the teaching load. Research and service are also expected at the rank of assistant professor per the department guidelines for promotion and tenure. All faculty members are expected to engage in professional development and teaching enhancement activities and to help with recruitment and retention of students in the program. There may be additional opportunities for teaching or clinical supervision during the summer semester.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.  

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2026.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

 
To Apply: Submit the following items online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/promotionaljobs    

• Letter of application addressing all position qualifications and how you learned of this position
• Current curriculum vitae or resume
• Copy of current license and applicable certification (CCC-SLP)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for employment)
• Names and contact information for three professional references with at least one academic reference 

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, retirement plan, basic, supplement and dependent life insurance.

This is a 10 month contract, and may have opportunities for summer contract with additional pay.

The faculty are expected to be on campus to cover their classes and provide office hours for students.

12 hours of instructional/supervisory load per semester.

12 hours instructional/supervisory load per semester This position will teach graduate or undergraduate courses based on departmental needs, interest, and areas of expertiseThere may be clinical supervision expected of this position.

An evaluation of your performance will be made each semester for the first three years and annually thereafter. In each year of the probationary period, contingent on a successful performance evaluation and programmatic need, your contract will be continued for the subsequent year. A final decision on tenure will be made in the regular review period in the fifth or sixth academic year. You will be eligible to go up for tenure your fifth or sixth academic year. You must apply, however, by your sixth academic year). The decision to grant tenure is based on demonstrated accomplishments as a teacher-scholar, including scholarly productivity in your discipline, facilitating measured student learning, and contributing to the University’s regional service mission. This provision and the time frame indicated here, in no way guarantees the granting of tenure. As a probationary appointee, your continued employment is contingent up on evaluations of the quality of your performance as a teacher-scholar and programmatic need.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (EdD, PhD) or ABD (completion by August 1, 2026) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field; Degrees must be from a regionally accredited, internationally accredited, or government-certified university
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current active Missouri SLP license or eligibility for Missouri licensure
• Potential to develop or continue an established line of scholarship; commitment to the student-scholar model
• Ability to teach or provide clinical supervision experience; teaching experience in anatomy and physiology of speech, voice/resonance, craniofacial anomalies, pediatric dysphagia, or research a plus
• Experience with educational technology programs [Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), Microsoft Office Suite, Nearpod or other pedagogy technologies, etc.]
• Record of service activity in professional organizations or university committees
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Strong interpersonal, written, electronic, and oral communication skills
• ·Clinical experience in any of the following areas: anatomy and physiology of speech, voice/resonance, craniofacial anomalies, pediatric dysphagia, or research; Other areas of clinical experience will be considered
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality in the workplace

Undisclosed