Clinical Assistant Professor and Director
About The Position
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis is seeking a skilled, innovative, and visionary speech-language pathologist with a strong clinical background to work in a stimulating academic setting. The Director will lead the continued development, implementation, and ongoing direction of the new online program for speech-language pathology assistants. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track faculty position, beginning in January 2027. The continuation of this position beyond three years is contingent upon the SLP-A program's success. The University of Memphis has nationally recognized professional graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, a research-oriented PhD, and a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. The SLP-A program would be a new addition to the school’s offerings. The school houses the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center, which serves as both the experiential learning laboratory for students and as a comprehensive communication healthcare center to the Memphis metropolitan area. The Director is encouraged to establish a line of clinical service in his or her area of expertise. Professional activity is expected, and research opportunities are available. The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders works to create diverse and accessible work, educational, and research environments, welcoming a wide range of ideas, practices, and expertise across the breadth and depth of the human experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher
- CCC-SLP and eligible for Tennessee state licensure
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical educator
- Excellent communication, counseling/coaching, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills
- Professional comportment consistent with the Faculty Code of Conduct
Nice To Haves
- Experience with telepractice/telesupervision
- Experience working in higher education
- Familiarity with online instructional technology and course design
- Knowledge of cultural responsiveness and accessible instructional practices
- Familiarity with SLP-A scope of practice and supervision requirements
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty on curriculum and program outcomes/design
- Teach online coursework
- Service to School, University, and the profession
- Professional/leadership activity
- Maintain a line of clinical practice
- Clinical supervision
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of online SLP-A program
- Coordinate and oversee SLP-A fieldwork experiences
- Track program progress and outcomes, and report as necessary
- Establish policy and procedure for program implementation
- Recruit, advise and mentor students
- Ongoing program development and marketing
- Prepare students for the complexities and realities of the current professional environment
- Stay current in their field of practice to ensure course content is consistent with the current professional setting
- Organize and supervise students in professional programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
