Speech Language Pathologist

Department

Department: Early Childhood CARES

CARES Rank

Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor

Annual Basis

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and will continue until positions are filled. This pool will remain active until June 30, 2027. A complete online application includes the following documents: Current resume / Curriculum vitae.

Position Summary

Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally–based direct speech-language therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified on children’s Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children.

Additional Expectations of the Position

• This position involves working in homes, preschools, and clinic situations.
• This position must be able to travel to locations throughout Lane County that may not be serviced by public transportation.
• Employee must be eligible to be a University of Oregon certified driver, as driving is part of the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to interact effectively with children while providing instruction, including bending, kneeling, or sitting at child-size tables and chairs.
• Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is mandatory.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Card.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Oregon Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); will consider applicants completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Experience with developing, instructing, and implementing speech and language programs and providing treatment to preschool-age children from birth to school age.
• Experience with evaluation and monitoring of speech and language skills and development.
• Experience in providing instruction, consultation, and support to families, teachers, classroom staff, and other care providers.
• Experience in developing and monitoring IFSPs, especially identifying and writing speech and language goals and outcomes.
• Experience training and supervising staff.
• Experience teaching small group activities with children and parents.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication.

Benefits

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.