Description
The Communication Disorders Program at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in
Warrensburg invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant
Professor position in Speech-Language Pathology beginning in the Fall Semester
(August 2026). Reassigned time for research is available. Summer teaching may be
available.
Responsibilities include
(a) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including clinical (teaching)
supervision,
(b) mentoring undergraduate and graduate research,
(c) discipline-based scholarship, and
(d) university/discipline service.
Applicants must complete an on-line faculty profile, which may be found at
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ucmo?keywords=communication%20disorders
Apply for the Position Vacancy Announcement 998439.
Materials that must be included are: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c)
three professional references (include names, phone numbers, and email
addresses).
For more information about the position, contact Caitlin Imgrund Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Search
Committee Chair, Communication Disorders Program, email address:
Imgrund@ucmo.edu. For information about the online application process,
please contact Human Resources at humanresources@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-
4255. UCM is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University of Central Missouri
is an Equal Opportunity employer. We accept applications from qualified
applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities,
women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in
Communication Disorders and/or Sciences, or another associated discipline.
Strong ABD candidates would be considered. Candidates must be eligible for
Missouri licensure and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-
Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-
Hearing-Association for a minimum of 9 months prior to employment.
Expertise with acquired communication disorders in adults including cognitive-
linguistic communication disorders, voice disorders, motor speech disorders, and/or
swallowing disorders is desired; however, other areas of emphasis (e.g., fluency
disorders) would be considered. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching at the
university level, instructing and mentoring student clinicians, and demonstrated or
potential ability to build and sustain a programmatic line of research. Successful
candidates should possess attention to detail, exhibit effective communication skills,
manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
