The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is searching for 12-month Clinical Assistant Instructors of Speech-Language Pathology and Clinical Assistant Professors of Instruction in Audiology. The persons in these positions will provide clinical instruction and supervision to MS-SLP and Au.D (Doctor of Audiology) students in clinical practice in a university-based, billing clinic and/developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses with a focus in Audiology. These SLP and Au.D positions will focus on training students to work with various disorders and populations , in-house and in community-based settings. Clinical faculty regularly partner with academic and other clinical instructors across specialties in the delivery of graduate coursework to showcase the implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical care. The candidates will also provide service to the university through faculty governance at the department, college, and/or university level and will provide service outside the university to the community and/or profession. The applicants must be licensed to practice in Florida (or have applied for that licensing) before the position start date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology or Au.D

• Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP or CCC-A)

• Holds or eligible for Florida State License in Audiology or SLP (Florida Dept. of Health)

• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Clinical Instructor (SLP) or Assistant Professor of Instruction (Au.D)

Preferred Qualifications – Speech Language Positions

• Demonstrate some clinical experience across the lifespan

• Experience supervising graduate students/interns for a minimum of 3 years post-CF and/or clinical teaching experience in a Master’s of Speech-Language Pathology accredited program.

• At least 5 years’ experience in the field

• Experience in billing and coding in pediatric and/or adult clinical settings, such as private practice, home-health care, hospitals, and/or outpatient facilities .

• At least 2 hours of CEU/CPD in clinical instruction and supervision

• Holds active NPI, Medicare, and Medicaid numbers

• Demonstrated knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and application of the KASA standards

Preferred Qualifications – Audiology Positions

• At least five years’ experience in the field

• At least three years’ experience precepting Audiology students

• Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas -

 Pediatrics: Diagnostics (electrophysiology, auditory processing disorders) and Treatment (hearing aids, implants, assistive listening devices

 Experience with both Implants (Cochlear, Osseointegrated, Bone) and Amplification.

 Advanced diagnostics and treatment of individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders.

• Clinical teaching experience in a Doctor of Audiology program at an accredited University.

• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers and Early Steps provider status

How to Apply

To apply, applicants must apply through the USF online application system at www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers and search for Job ID 35032. Please submit:

 Cover Letter

 Curriculum Vitae

More Information

 The anticipated start date is August 7, 2024.

 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

 For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Carolyn Ford at cford@usf.edu

 This position is open until filled but the first review of applications will begin on or around October 3, 2022.

About CSD

CSD is well positioned within the University to continue its positive trajectory. CSD is housed within the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS). CBCS is a research-intensive college committed to community-based work derived from evidenced-based practices. This strong ethos of research-to-practice positions CSD well to achieve its mission of “Creating pathways to communication by bridging research to practice.” Moreover, shared interests among departments of Aging Studies, Social Work, Child and Family Studies, Engineering, and Otolaryngology afford multiple opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary fertilization. within the supportive College infrastructure.

CSD faculty include speech language pathologists, audiologists, sign language interpreters, scholars of Deaf culture, linguists, hearing scientists, speech scientists and psychologists. The department considers communication issues from both humanistic and medical perspectives, providing multidisciplinary perspectives on issues such as language, literacy, hearing, and speech. To do this, CSD collaborates across USF with entities such as USF Health and Biomedical Engineering.

CSD’s efforts are multifaceted. It houses multiple undergraduate and graduate programs including M.S., AU.D., Ph.D. and combined AU.D./Ph.D degree programs. Speech and Hearing Clinics provide evidence-based interventions in a context that trains students for cutting-edge clinical work in a variety of settings. Notably, the department is also home to an American Sign Language(ASL) interpreter training program, an ASL interpreter referral agency, and the Bolesta Center which provides listening and spoken language support to individuals with hearing loss across the lifespan.