Job Description

Position Description:

The University of South Florida (USF) Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is seeking applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Instructor position in Speech-Language Pathology. The successful candidate will provide clinical instruction and supervision to M.S.-SLP students in a university-based billing clinic. This position will focus on training students to work with various disorders and populations. Position may include lectures in our graduate and undergraduate programs. 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 candidate 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. This position will begin no later than August 7, 2026.

Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application.

1. Cover Letter

2. CV

3. Names and contact information for three professional references

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology
• Holds or eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
• Holds or eligible for Florida State License in SLP (Florida Dept. of Health)

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience supervising graduate students/interns for a minimum of 3 years post-CF
• Demonstrates depth and breadth in clinical expertise in pediatric evaluation and treatment
• Experience working in one or more pediatric clinical settings, such as schools, private practice, home-health care, hospitals, or outpatient facilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice
• Demonstrates knowledge of ASHA CFCC (KASA) standards in SLP
• At least 2 hours of CEU/CPD in clinical instruction and supervision
• Holds active NPI, Medicare, and Medicaid numbers

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.