Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders (Fall 2025)

Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders (Fall 5) Job Responsibilities The School of Business and Professional Studies and the Communication Disorders Department invite applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in Communication Disorders to begin August 5.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in speech-language pathology. Area of expertise is open, although ability to teach in the areas of fluency disorders or child language is desired. There is potential for a successful candidate to develop a collaborative relationship with the new Greenwood Autism Center. All Truman Communication Disorders (CMDS) full-time faculty perform clinical supervision, which is included in course load calculation. Scholarly activity and output appropriate to rank is expected, consistent with the teacher-scholar model. Additional duties may include advising, mentoring of students in research and other experiences, and service to the university and community. The CMDS MA program runs year-round, requiring at least part-time clinical supervision duties in the summer of most academic years. Faculty providing summer supervision will receive corresponding summer compensation.

The Department : The Communication Disorders department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication disorders. The department currently enrolls approximately students. Academically talented students from around the region make up the student body. About % of CMDS majors go on to graduate study. Graduates are admitted to top graduate programs around the country. Graduate students for the past 3 years have maintained a % pass rate on the Praxis exam.

The Communication Disorders department, faculty offices, clinic and classroom facilities are housed in the Health Sciences building. The Truman State University Speech and Hearing Clinic operates all year round, serving a wide range of clients from a -mile radius (7 therapy rooms, audiology suite, labs, Rite Care / Truman Early Literacy Lab). State of the art resources are available for clinic and classroom instruction, including digital video recording of therapy rooms and classrooms.

The University : Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 3, students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than % engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly % gain leadership experience, and nearly half plan to go on to graduate or professional school.Founded in 7, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit .

The Community : Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets from May through October, as well as the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the -acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the Midwest’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at . Required Qualifications

• A completed or in communication disorders or closely related area Neurophysiology, Literacy, Health Professions). ABD candidates will be considered, but doctorate must be completed before the second year of appointment.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language-Pathology
• Eligibility for unrestricted licensure as a speech-language pathologist in Missouri
• Evidence and / or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in Communication Disorders
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Evidence of commitment to the liberal arts and sciences Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to teach a variety of courses within the department
• Evidence of or demonstrated potential for mentoring students in transformative learning experiences such as undergraduate and graduate research, service-learning, study abroad, and clinical practicum;
• Evidence and / or demonstrated potential for developing critical thinking and problem solving skills in undergraduate and graduate students