Director of SLP-A Program, Clinical Assistant Professor

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 who would like to work in a stimulating academic setting The Director would lead the continued development, implementation, and ongoing direction of the new online program for speech-language pathology assistants.

 This position 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.

This is a great opportunity for a talented speech-language pathologist to join an energized and innovative faculty. 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 School of Communication Sciences and Disorders works to create diverse and accessible work, educational, and research environments. The School welcomes a wide range of ideas, practices, and expertise across the breadth and depth of the human experience.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Following areas are desired, but not required:

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

Clinical Faculty 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

Administrative Responsibilities:

• 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

Review of applications will begin October 21, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Linda Jarmulowicz, ljrmlwcz@memphis.edu or at (901) 678-5800. Applicants should upload their cover letter, vita, transcripts, philosophy of clinical education, and three letters of recommendation to WorkforUM.