Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The role includes clinical education, supervision of graduate students, and coordination of externship placements, aimed at fostering exceptional clinical training in communication disorders. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree, relevant clinical experience, and qualifications for ASHA certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervising graduate students.
• 3+ years of clinical experience with diverse patient populations.
• ASHA CCC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate clinical learning for online program students.
• Provide clinical supervision via telepractice and simulation.
• Develop externship sites and coordinate with clinical educators.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Telepractice

Multilingual service delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job description

Position Number:

998722

Functional Title:

Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FG - Faculty 12 Mo Leave Earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is an active research
university, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a High-Research Activity University with an added Community Engagement classification awarded for “deep engagement” at local, regional, national, and global levels. The UNCG Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is one of ten departments and programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). The UNCG CSD Department offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The UNCG CSD Master’s (MA) program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of ASHA and was recognized by Best Value School as being the number two Masters in Speech Pathology in 2021.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is committed to providing the next generation of clinicians with the highest quality academic, research, and clinical training in the assessment/treatment and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders. We also aim to instill in these future healthcare providers a desire to actively contribute to the profession and our community with a high level of expertise and compassion.

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is hiring a 12-month Clinical Educator at the rank of Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities will include management and coordination of clinical learning for all students enrolled in the online program; providing clinical supervision of graduate students via telepractice and/or clinical simulation; engaging in clinical education and instruction; and delivering coursework and instruction on clinical strategies. The externship coordinator is responsible for fostering positive relationships with clinical educators affiliated with the online program, and coordinating external community placement sites, including the development of new externship sites. Additional responsibilities may include service to the department, college, and university, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
• 2+ years of experience supervising graduate students, clinical fellows, SLPAs
• 3+ years of clinical experience with a variety of patient populations
• ASHA CCC
• Eligibility for NC Licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience/expertise in telepractice serving pediatric and/or adult populations
• Experience with service delivery to multilingual populations
• Previous university experience and/or clinical coordination experience
• 5+ years supervising graduate students, clinical fellows, or SLPAs

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload the following:

1) Cover letter/Letter of Interest2) Resume/Vitae3) Name/Contact Information of Three Professional References4) Other Document (Statement of Supervision/Clinical Education Philosophy)

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Org #-Department:

Comm Sciences and Disorders - 13001

Job Open Date:

06/09/2025

For Best Consideration Date:

07/09/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Vision-Visual inspection, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Pushing/Pulling, Climbing-Stairs, Bending, Squatting, Reaching

Work Environment:

Inside, Outside