UNIV- Assistant Professor - Faculty - Speech Language Pathology - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Division of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a motivated, doctoral-level (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D.) speech-language pathologist to serve as a core faculty member in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. The anticipated start date is August 2026. ABD candidates with anticipated degree by August 2026 will be considered.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000234 CHP - SLP

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a motivated, doctoral-level (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D.) speech-language pathologist to serve as a core faculty member in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. The anticipated start date is August 2026. ABD candidates with anticipated degree by August 2026 will be considered.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical speech-language pathology (pediatrics and/or adults) and demonstrate commitment to excellence in graduate education, research/scholarship, and service. The candidate will provide clinical services at MUSC Health approximately one day per week and must hold ASHA’s Certificate of Competence (CCC-SLP) and be eligible for state licensure in South Carolina. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

 

Key responsibilities:

Teaching and instruction

• Deliver high-quality instruction in the SLP program across in-person and remote learning environments, as aligned with areas of expertise

• Collaborate with SLP faculty, the student services coordinator, and other college, university and community partners to ensure a high-quality educational experience

• Contribute to a dynamic, active-learning educational environment that integrates didactic and clinical training

 

Research and scholarship

• Develop and sustain a focused scholarly agenda (clinical, translational, and/or basic science research)

• Disseminate scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and presentations

• Pursue and secure extramural funding to support an active research program

 

Service

• Participate in academic service, including student advising and committee work

• Engage in professional and community service activities consistent with faculty expectations

Clinical practice

• Provide clinical services within MUSC Health approximately one day per week

• Collaborate with clinical partners to support teaching, training, and research initiatives

• Supervise current SLP graduate students

 

We seek a colleague with a passion for graduate education and training, strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, an enjoyment of working in a team environment, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement; these qualities align with the MUSC College of Health Professions’ core values: Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. Mentorship at the University, College, and Department/Division levels is available to support career development, research productivity, and teaching excellence.

 

The SLP Grad Program

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program received initial accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in July 2025. The program is grounded in evidence-based practice across didactic and clinical education. The educational philosophy emphasizes motivated, adult learners actively solving problems that they will experience during the evaluation and treatment of patients, guided by experts (i.e., active learning). The curriculum follows a lock-step progression with coursework intentionally sequenced to build upon and align with students’ clinical experiences each semester. Students participate in clinical experiences across all six semesters, with a full-time practicum culminating in their final semester. Each cli