Department/Organization
204641 - Communicative Disorders
Rank
Clinical Associate Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor to serve as Director of the Speech and Hearing Center (SHC). This is a renewable, non-tenure-track clinical faculty position beginning January 1, 2027. The rank offered will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Clinic Director provides administrative and clinical leadership for the on-campus Speech and Hearing Center, an accredited training facility that serves the surrounding community and provides supervised clinical education for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology. The Director ensures that all operations adhere to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) requirements, and applicable federal, state, and University regulations.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor to serve as Director of the Speech and Hearing Center (SHC). This is a renewable, non-tenure-track clinical faculty position beginning January 1, 2027. The rank offered will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
The Clinic Director provides administrative and clinical leadership for the on-campus Speech and Hearing Center, an accredited training facility that serves the surrounding community and provides supervised clinical education for graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology. The Director ensures that all operations adhere to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) requirements, and applicable federal, state, and University regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative Leadership
- Oversee the daily clinical operations of the Speech and Hearing Center, ensuring excellence in service delivery and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and clinic policies
- Manage SHC contractual service agreements, billing practices, and revenue-cycle compliance in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding standards
- Supervise and evaluate Speech and Hearing Center staff, including clinical supervisors and support personnel, in collaboration with the Department Chair
- Prepare and manage the SHC budget in collaboration with the Department Chair & department budget committee
- Ensure compliance with Council on Academic Accreditation of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) standards and Council for Clinical Certification (CFCC) requirements
- Maintain and update clinic policies in response to changes in ASHA, CAA, and regulatory requirements
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external partnerships, community agencies, and contractual service providers
- Lead Graduate Student Clinic Orientation and additional training as needed
- Prepare graduate clinic syllabi including SLH 508, 516, 526, 528, 536
Clinical Supervision & Education
- Provide direct supervision of graduate clinicians in accordance with ASHA and CAA requirements
- Teach one (1) course per semester (fall and spring) in speech-language pathology, audiology, or a related area, consistent with the candidate's area of expertise and departmental needs
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical and didactic curriculum
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in evidence-based clinical practice across a range of communication disorders
- Maintain CCC-SLP or CCC-A certification in good standing, maintain state licensure requirements, and fulfill continuing education requirements
Quality Assurance & Accreditation
- Monitor and document clinic outcomes and student learning outcomes for accreditation and departmental reporting
- Prepare materials for and participate in CAA site visits and program reviews
- Implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical training and service delivery
- Ensure HIPAA-compliant documentation, records management, and data security practices
Community Engagement & Development
- Foster relationships with community partners, referral sources, and stakeholders to expand clinic services and externship opportunities
- Represent the Speech and Hearing Center at departmental, college, and professional events
- Support grant writing and resource development efforts relevant to the SHC as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned master's or doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology) from a CAA-accredited program
- Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP or CCC-A) or eligibility to obtain CCC within one year of hire
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-master's or post-doctoral clinical experience
- Demonstrated managerial, supervisory, or administrative experience in a clinical or academic setting
- Thorough knowledge of ASHA ethical and professional standards, CAPCSD standards, CFCC certification standards, HIPAA regulations, and ICD/CPT coding
- Ability to teach at the graduate level and mentor students in clinical practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced clinical degree (M.S./M.A., Au.D., SLP-D or equivalent) • Ten (10) or more years of post-master's or doctoral clinical experience • Prior experience as a clinic director, clinical coordinator, or clinical education administrator in an academic or medical setting • Experience with clinic billing, revenue cycle management, and compliance (CPT/ICD coding) • Record of clinical scholarship, program development, or community-engaged practice • Experience with graduate program accreditation processes (CAA)
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Qualified applicants should submit the following materials through the University of Alabama's online application portal: • Cover letter describing administrative philosophy, leadership style, experience in speech and hearing service delivery and management, and qualifications for the position • Current curriculum vitae • Statement of clinical supervision and teaching philosophy • Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional experience. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to Dr. Memorie Gosa, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, The University of Alabama, Box 870242, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0242 or signed copies of the letters saved as a .pdf can be emailed to Dr. Memorie Gosa at [email protected]. • Any additional supporting materials (e.g., evidence of clinical scholarship, sample clinic policies or documents developed) For additional information about the Speech and Hearing Center, please visit https://cd.ua.edu. Inquiries may be directed to the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, The University of Alabama.
About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.”
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
