Clinical Associate Professor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date09/16/2026RankB - Associate Professor Working TitleClinical Associate ProfessorPosition NumberD97500RepresentationAU - AAUP Faculty TypeNon-Tenure Track ContinuousFixed Term End Date:Position FTE1Term of Service9 month

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.Position SummaryThe Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHR) at Portland State University is seeking well-qualified applicants for a non-tenure track position at the Associate Clinical Professor level, beginning September 16, 2026. This core SPHR faculty member will provide academic and clinical instruction in the field of speech-language pathology.

This is a 1.0 FTE 9-month position with full benefits.

The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology (CAA). SPHR graduate and undergraduate students meet pre-professional and professional requirements as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This is an appointment for individuals who are licensed and certified professionals recognized within the field of speech-language pathology. Applicants must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and either hold or be eligible for Oregon state licensure. The SPHR Department is committed to building a diverse faculty. Responsibilities include academic and clinical instruction in the following areas:

• Clinic coordination and supervision, including related seminars for speech-language pathology graduate students related to adult and/or pediatric clinical populations.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate academic teaching. Instruction includes up to five courses per year related to adult and/or pediatric speech and language pathology topics.
• Perform regular university and departmental administrative and service duties, including committee work, graduate selection, comprehensive exam review, advising, curriculum/program development, graduation and orientation events, and professionally related community engagement.

Primary ActivityI - InstructionalMinimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in speech-language pathology
• Minimum of six years post-certification professional practice broad-scope clinical speech-language pathology experience
• Minimum of three years of professional practice teaching in an academic setting to include direct clinical instruction/supervision experience with student clinicians, including evaluation/feedback and clinical competency development.
• Evidence of effectiveness in professional instruction, including materials indicating command of the academic and/or clinical subject matter
• Experience in clinical instruction, mentoring, or supervision in a healthcare/educational setting.
• Ability to motivate, mentor/advise, and assess students
  Creative and effective use of teaching methods, and evidence of effective engagement of a professional nature
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
  Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology license (or eligible for licensure upon hire)
• Eligibility to provide supervision under ASHA and Oregon rules
• Demonstrated competence providing diagnosis and treatment across at least one major practice area of speech language pathology

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field (e.g., Ph.D, Ed.D, clinical doctorate)
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with HIPAA/FERPA, mandated reporting, and professional ethics (ASHA Code of Ethics)
• Clinical instruction/supervision of graduate-level speech-language pathology students from an accredited institution
• Nine or more years post-certification professional experience

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Professional Standards of ConductAt Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-poli… Compensation Range & Benefits StatementThe starting annual salary for this position will be between $90,324 and $ 90,864. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator


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