Department
Speech, Lang, Hear, Sci
About the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
About the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
The Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences department prioritizes values that reflect those of the university at large including a shared commitment to community, accessibility, diversity, respect and excellence (cadre). The successful candidate will join a collaborative team that includes four full-time faculty, three full-time clinical educators, and a talented group of professional staff and part-time affiliates. We offer both an undergraduate degree in speech, language, hearing sciences and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, with an optional concentration in bilingual (Spanish-English) service provision. The Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic is a no-cost, on-campus clinic that supports the greater Denver-metro community.
Our department strives to improve how knowledge is translated from the classroom to the clinic by breaking down traditional educational silos.We encourage students to join faculty in clinical research and advocacy efforts. These collaborative projects have received external funding and been shared with national audiences.With the newly launched simulation and skills lab and the opening of the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute Tower in Fall 2027, thereare significant opportunities for interprofessionalpartnerships and community-serving programs.
Position Summary
The Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at MSU Denver invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank. This is a nine-month faculty contract beginning in Fall 2026, with the possibility of joining our team in Spring 2026 (semester not applied towards tenure and promotion).Summer teaching opportunities may be available for additional compensation though not required.
MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time tenure track/tenured faculty position (9-month) with a focus on teaching, advising, scholarship and service. Teaching includes multiple delivery modes such as in-person, hybrid and asynchronous courses; on-campus teaching is required each semester. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, with assignments to both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Opportunities for course releases may be available to support integration/collaboration with the Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic.
Other duties include advising students in academic planning and career exploration; serving on departmental, university and professional committees; and pursuing scholarly activities related to the discipline.
Our department prioritizes engaged scholarship focused on community impact and serving the public good, which addresses one or more of the following issues:
Professional preparation of diverse students including students with intersectional identities
Innovations in clinical service delivery
Impacts of inter-professional education and practice
Inequities in clinical service provision with historically marginalized populations
Required Qualifications
Earned research doctorate in speech-language pathology or commensurate field
Certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Holds or is eligible for SLP license from Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies
Evidence of independent, university-level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Focusareasin voice and/or neurogenic communication disorders
Instructor of record for one or more undergraduate and/or graduate course(s) in SLHS discipline
Evidence of high-impact teaching practices across different teaching modalities
Clinical experience supporting individuals with neurogenic disorders of communication and/or swallowing
Commitment to increasing access to education/services for under-represented and historically minoritized groups
Engagement in interprofessional collaboration
Scholarly agenda that aligns with departmental priorities for scholarship
Pursuit and/or receipt of grants
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.
Salary for Announcement
The salary ranges for this faculty position are $66,000 - $74,000 at Assistant Professor rank and $76,000 - $84,000 at Associate Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR104358.
To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please submit the following required materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest/cover letter that includes evidence of required and preferred qualifications
- Teaching philosophy (2 pages max).Focus on engagementwith diverse studentsand how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement.Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students
- Quantitative and/or qualitative evidence of successful independent university-level teaching experience
- Three references with contact information
Due to volume of applications received, incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Deadline
Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
[email protected]Benefits
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at[email protected].
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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