Research Speech Pathologist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health's Aphasia Communication and Participation Lab seeks a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to assist with research activities. You will support data management, recruitment, and aphasia group programming under the Lab Director and collaborate with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

The role is a per diem, hourly position with compensation determined by qualifications and experience, working up to 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Utah.
• Preferred experience in dysphagia, stroke, head trauma and neurologic disorders.
• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA CCCs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Director with research activities to improve communication and participation for people with aphasia.
• Help with data management, analyses, and participant recruitment.
• Support aphasia group programming and lab activities.

Skills

Dysphagia

Stroke

Head trauma

Neurologic disorders

Developmental language delay

Dysfluency

Voice pathology

Motor speech disorders

Cognitive disorders

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCCs (CCCs)

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN17274N

Job Title PS Speech Pathologist

Working Title Research Speech Pathologist

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week up to 10 hours

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $30/hr DOE

Close Date 10/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Per diem hourly rate speech-language pathologist, University of Utah, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Aphasia Communication and Participation Lab. Responsible for assisting Lab Director with a variety of research activities focused on improving communication, quality of life and participation in individuals with aphasia. Responsibilities include assisting with data management and analyses, engaging in participant recruitment and assisting with aphasia group programming.

Salary : This is not a salaried position. Hourly rate compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Per diem hourly rate speech-language pathologist, University of Utah, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Aphasia Communication and Participation Lab. Responsible for assisting Lab Director with a variety of research activities focused on improving communication, quality of life and participation in individuals with aphasia. Responsibilities include assisting with data management and analyses, engaging in participant recruitment and assisting with aphasia group programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Current licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Utah.

Preferred

• Experience in the following areas; dysphagia, stroke, head trauma, diffuse brain pathology, neurologic diseases and disorders, developmental language delay, dysfluency, voice pathology, motor speech disorders, cognitive disorders or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences

Graduate degree in Speech-Langauge Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association ( ASHA CCCs). Experience with neurological communication disorders, including post-stroke aphasia preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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