Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Instructor-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for anticipated fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty positions. These are part-time positions but with the possibility of increasing to full time. Primary responsibilities will include one or more of the following:
- Teaching CSD courses either online or on campus
- Supervision of clinical experiences of CSD masters degree students
- Supporting clinical placement efforts for CSD masters students
Planning and executing departmental activities and events that support CSD students and faculty, including overseeing the efforts of student workers
Other activities that support the overall educational mission of the department as assigned by the chair of the department.
This person will report to the chair of the department. Depending on the combination of responsibilities assigned to this person, they will work closely with the directors of the undergraduate and graduate programs in CSD, including the Masters program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator.
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.
Required Degree
Masters -Communicative Sciences and Disorders or
Minimum Requirements
A masters degree
Desired Qualifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Current license to practice as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist in Michigan, or eligibility for obtaining such a license
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist
Experience supervising SLP Masters students in clinical practicum
Knowledge of the professional certification requirements for SLPs
Strong organization, communication, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in the use of databases and common office and communication applications
Required Application Materials
Applicants should electronically submit a letter of interest summarizing qualifications for the position and their vita or resume.
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should apply via the MSU job application website at Please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your application.
Please direct inquiries about this position to Dr. Jeff Searl, Search Committee Chair (phone: 517-353-8780; email: searljef@msu.edu).
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/communicative-sciences-and-disorders
Department Statement
The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders has grown dramatically in recent years, with ten active research laboratories and five endowments to support student and faculty development. The Departments 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 MSUs 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. The College has a