Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This 9-month, non-tenure-track position teaches graduate and undergraduate coursework in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) program. The Clinical Assistant Professor advises and mentors students, engages in scholarly activities appropriate to a clinical faculty appointment, participates in public and professional service, and contributes service at the program, department, college, and University levels. The role also facilitates clinical learning experiences and provides clinical instruction, mentoring, and supervision to graduate student clinicians as assigned. The position participates in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement to support the quality and effectiveness of the CSDI Program.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential. Through teaching, research, and service, the position supports the University’s priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position, and on-campus presence is an essential function. Extensive in-person engagement—including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and University committee meetings—is required.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution conferred by the first day of employment.
• Speech-Language Pathologist who holds or is eligible for Arkansas licensure.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), or eligibility to obtain certification before employment.
• At least three years of full-time clinical experience.
• Evidence of success in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Potential to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), evidence-based.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Expertise in at least two of these areas: speech- and hearing-related human anatomy, speech-sound disorders, or physiology of speech mechanisms.
• Experience or leadership in undergraduate and/or graduate program coordination.
• At least three years of experience as a full-time faculty member with teaching and service responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Record of productive service to a department, institution, and the profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate coursework in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to the clinical faculty appointment.
• Participate in public and professional service and contribute service at the program, department, college, and University levels.
• Facilitate meaningful clinical learning experiences for students.
• Provide clinical instruction, mentoring, and supervision to graduate student clinicians as assigned.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.
• Participate in in-person activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with University contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree