General Summary

The Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders (SPCD), in the College of Education at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), is seeking applicants for a faculty member in Communication Sciences & Disorders Program (CSD) who will serve as the Program Director. The candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. A competitive salary will be based on qualifications and prior experience.

EMU is an R2 institution enrolling approximately 14,000 students and offers an outstanding benefits package, shared governance, and a collegial work environment. EMU’s distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources, strong community initiatives, and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate research achievements set it apart. The EMU campus is in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor community, five miles from downtown Ann Arbor, and 35 miles west of Detroit, MI and Windsor, Ontario.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program within the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders offers undergraduate and graduate degrees leading to ASHA certification. The program area is proud of its legacy in providing an academic and clinical foundation that is deeply grounded in principles that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As a department, we seek candidates who demonstrate the capacity to engage ethically in communities of practice with diverse populations and historically marginalized youth, families, and communities. Candidates will also be individuals who seek a similar commitment to these principles in collaborations with others. The CSD Program Area is particularly interested in qualified candidates who will provide a dynamic vision for programmatic growth, faculty development and excellence, and student retention/recruitment.

The Program Director will provide intellectual and programmatic direction for the faculty, staff, and students in the CSD Program, including coordination and oversight of EMU’s Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology; audiology; speech, language, and hearing science; or related fields;
• A record of scholarly achievement in research and teaching commensurate with expectations at the appropriate rank in the Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders Department;
• Hold ASHA certification;
• Be eligible for Michigan licensure in CSD;
• A minimum of 3 years of university teaching and/or clinical experience in a CSD profession;
• A demonstrated record of commitment to, and achievement in, diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in clinical and/or higher education settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advocating with external stakeholders
• Administrative and leadership experience in higher education

Special Instructions:

Applicants should submit
● A cover letter that clearly speaks to each of the following:
o Commitment and work supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education/communication sciences and disorders.
o Teaching philosophy and approach (including online/distance education).
o Research agenda.
● A detailed curriculum vitae
● Names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information contact Dr. Naomi Hashimoto or Search Committee Chairs at nhashimo@emich.edu or Dr. Jacquelyn McGinnis, Department Head, at jmcginnis@emich.edu or 734.487.3300, or

Candidates will be expected to present official transcripts of their highest degree earned before hiring.

Multicultural experience is desired. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EMU is an equal opportunity employer.