Assistant Clinical Professor (Speech-Language Pathology)

Job Description Summary

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a twelve-month, non tenure-track clinical Assistant Clinical Professor in Speech-Language Pathology position.

Responsibilities include supervision of graduate students in clinical practice in on-and off-campus sites including direct supervision of student interactions and evaluation of student performance.

Duties may also include teaching clinic-related courses. The candidate is also expected to participate in departmental committee service and engage in clinically-related professional activities such as innovative clinical program development, research collaboration with other faculty, and participation in professional activities representing the department at local, regional, and national levels.

The university has a clinical career ladder for faculty who engage in clinical instruction. The clinical career ladder includes a structure for promotion as the faculty member exhibits professional productivity and develops a regional / national reputation in the clinical field.

Minimum Qualifications Meet ASHA certification standards for clinical instruction, including but not limited to an earned Master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the time employment begins, CCC-SLP, 3-5 years of clinical experience, ability to supervise cases across all communication disorders areas and potential for Alabama license.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment;

excellent communication skills required. Desired Qualifications More than 5 years of clinical experience, minimum of two years of student supervision, and expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants will need to attach vita, cover letter, transcripts, a minimum of 3 references, ASHA certification, and proof of CCC-SLP.

Review of electronic applications will begin on May 17, 2024.

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and has approximately 285 undergraduate majors, 50 graduate majors in speech-language pathology, and 40 doctor of audiology students.

Presently, the department has 17 full-time faculty positions. (10 PhD, 3 AuD, and 4 Master’s level.) The program offers a Master of Science degree in speech- language pathology.

The department also offers a professional Doctor of Audiology degree and the Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

The clinic website is and the Department website is .The department has been accredited in both speech-language pathology and audiology for over 55 years and is nationally respected.

Auburn University has numerous university-wide training and grant opportunities available for junior faculty to assist their growth in teaching and research.

Auburn University is the state’s land grant university, located in Auburn, AL. Situated in the east-central portion of the state;

the region experiences mild winters and otherwise moderate temperatures. University enrollment exceeds 25,000 students and the twin cities of Auburn and Opelika have more than 120,000 residents.

The university is located 35 minutes from Columbus, GA; 50 minutes from Montgomery, AL; and 90 minutes from Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL.

Auburn is less than 4 hours from the Florida Gulf Coast, which offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. More information at :