Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor - SLP

By University of Memphis

6/23/2025

DISCIPLINE Speech-Language Pathology TYPE Faculty

Position Overview

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) at the University of Memphis seeks a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Memphis Speech and Hearing Center team in a limited clinical faculty position (full time contract with benefits running through June 30, 2026 with possibility to extend as funding allows). This non-tenure-track role offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse populations while contributing to the education of future SLPs through clinical supervision of graduate students. This position is primarily geared toward serving pediatric clients, including participating in Porter-Leath HeadStart screenings, completing speech-language evaluations, and providing group and individual pediatric speech-language therapy, primarily to support autistic children. As a clinical faculty member, there is an expectation to provide some service to the School outside of the clinic, including participating in selected committees and meetings. This position is available immediately. SCSD will begin reviewing applications on June 30, 2025. https://workforum.memphis.edu/hr/postings/44505

About Us

The Memphis Speech and Hearing Center (MSHC) stands as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished communication healthcare facilities, serving the Memphis community since 1947. As an integral part of the University of Memphis since 1967, we combine clinical excellence with academic innovation through our affiliation with the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Our dynamic team of licensed clinicians and graduate trainees serves thousands of patients annually, providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for speech, language, cognitive, and hearing and balance disorders across all age groups.

Our mission is threefold:

Deliver high-quality, innovative services in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders to Memphis area residents of all ages

Provide educational and training opportunities for clients and their families

Offer exceptional clinical education opportunities for future communication disorders professionals

Qualifications

Completed Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tennessee state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

At least 2 years of experience after completion of the Clinical Fellowship

Completed at least .2 ASHA continuing education units (CEUs) (2 hours) in the area of clinical education, and .1 CEU (1 hour) in the area of ethics obtained within the past credentialing period. If this is not available, SCSD will assist with an independent study for ASHA CE credit.