Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program is a division of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) within the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM). The successful candidate will serve as academic faculty and teach courses in pediatric speech-language pathology, telepractice, multicultural issues, and research/capstone.

We seek a talented faculty member who will contribute to the ongoing development of the program, with an emphasis on interprofessional practice and clinical competence across the domains of speech-language pathology. The successful candidate will create innovative learning experiences that strengthen students' knowledge of the evidence base and their clinical readiness for entry-level practice. We especially welcome candidates with expertise in language and literacy, early childhood, autism, cognitive-communication disabilities in children, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), multicultural issues, telepractice, and research in speech-language pathology. We are committed to preparing the next generation of speech-language pathologists for compassionate care, cultural responsiveness, critical thinking, collaborative practice, and clinical excellence.

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program is accredited by CAA as a Residential program. All classes are conducted in-person. It is the expectation that faculty are available for various program and departmental activities throughout the week.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for teaching graduate-level coursework, directing and mentoring student research, and contributing to curriculum development and overall program design. Faculty members are expected to participate in university, school, department, and program service; advise students; engage in scholarly activity and professional development; and support the program's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Faculty will also collaborate and build sustainable relationships within the program, department, university, and health sciences community.

Additional duties include student advising; participation in meetings, committees, program events, and program-development projects; scholarly activity and professional development; and service at the university, school, department, and program levels. Faculty are also expected to build sustainable collaborative relationships across USC and with community partners and current and future clinical sites.

Anticipated courses to be taught by the SLP faculty member with pediatric expertise include:

Master's Program

OHNS 502 Language and Literacy

OHNS 506 Autism, AAC, Cognitive Communication Disorders in Children

OHNS 512 Communication Disorders in Early Childhood

OHNS 517 Multicultural Issues

OHNS 518 Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Capstone

OHNS 522 Telepractice and Technology Apps in Speech-Language Pathology

OHNS 524 Research/Capstone in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Minor Program

OHNS 303 Telehealth and Assistive Technology

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• A record of successful teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Experience with interprofessional collaborative education/practice, online education, innovative learning platforms and pedagogical methodologies, accreditation and clinical standards.
• Commitment to promoting a diverse academic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the professional literature on speech-language development and disorders, including the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pediatric communication disorders.
• Professional expertise in the areas of language and literacy disorders, cognitive and social aspects of communication in children and other topics related to development and disorders of communication in children.
• Scholarship and research expertise and experience to support students' capstone experiences in the USC MS-SLP model.
• Strong desire to work with and guide MS-SLP graduate students in the development of entry-level knowledge and skills for practice as a speech-language pathologist in pediatric settings.
• A highly collaborative professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty in the program and across university departments.
• Demonstrated understanding of the ways to connect academic learning and clinical practice.
• undefinedRequired Qualifications, Licensure, and Certification:Advanced degree in speech-language pathology or a related field (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., SLP.D., Sc.D., CScD).A graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders (master's, clinical doctorate, Ph.D., or other CSD degree).Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).Demonstrated adherence to ASHA requirements for certification maintenance, including requirements related to ethics and supervision.Current California licensure in speech-language pathology or eligibility for California licensure.At least three years of direct clinical experience working with pediatric populations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with telepractice service delivery and supervision.Experience with interprofessional collaborative education/practice, online education, innovative learning platforms and pedagogical methodologies, accreditation and clinical standards.Demonstrate a record of professional mentorship and supervision in a work setting.Outstanding time-management, written-communication, and verbal-communication skills.Salary and rank will be based upon qualifications and experience. The annual base salary for this position is $105,000-$115,000.
• The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. USC welcomes and encourages women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, members of underrepresented communities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. Individuals with extra-mural funding are strongly encouraged to apply. Assigned teaching load will be adjusted depending on funding obligations.Applicants must submit applications online at https://facultypositions.usc.edu/. REQ#. Do not mail paper applications. Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. In the teaching statement, applicants should provide a specific example of how they have implemented their teaching philosophy in practice and describe how they would apply it at the University of Southern California. Examples may draw from instructional, clinical, or community-outreach experiences or plans. Three letters of recommendation are required.Further information about the program can be found at https://keck.usc.edu/speech-language-pathology-ms-program/ or by contacting Dr. Barbara Moore at Barbara.Moore@med.usc.edu., Program Director and Search Committee Chair. Appointment Start Date: May 1, 2027Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the search is concluded.