Instructor or Assistant Professor / Speech-Language Pathologist in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University
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Job Description
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2026-40832
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Posting Salary Range: Instructor rank: $101,481 to $135,064; Commensurate with experience and rank.
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes
Department Overview
About OHSU
Link www.ohsu.edu
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability/about-us
The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
About Portland and Oregon
Link https://www.travelportland.com
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Instructor rank is: $101,481 to $135,064; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
This position is under the administration of the Director of the Institute on Development & Disability and the CDRC Discipline Director of Speech-Language Pathology. The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals, and objectives of OHSU and the IDD, inclusive of teaching, research, and service.
The specific duties of this position include: Clinical Service (100%)
Direct Clinical (80%)
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultative speech-language pathology services for patients of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), participating in a variety of interdisciplinary specialty clinics. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing family-centered diagnostic feedback and recommendations, and delivering follow-up treatment services for CDRC patients. This position also contributes to the clinical education and supervision of graduate practicum students, clinical fellows, interns, and other interprofessional learners completing training within CDRC programs.
Indirect Clinical (20%)
Responsibilities include the timely completion of clinical documentation and responsiveness to clinical requests. The SLP participates in activities that support the mission and goals of CDRC and OHSU, including clinical documentation; consultation with other providers, community providers, and community agencies; service on departmental, agency, and university committees; participation in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and educational presentations; and other activities that support program development and excellence in clinical care. Additional responsibilities may include participation in collaborative clinical research and other scholarly activities relevant to the field of speech-language pathology.
Required Qualifications
- The Speech-Language Pathologist must hold, at minimum, a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Applicants with experience providing bilingual services are encouraged to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and delivering family-centered, culturally responsive care.
- The ideal candidate will have at least five years of pediatric clinical experience evaluating and treating children with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Experience serving children with diverse developmental and communication needs is required.
- Depending on the candidate's expertise and programmatic needs, additional clinical opportunities may include participation in other CDRC specialty clinics.
- Candidates must hold a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and be licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Oregon.
Preferred Qualifications
- A doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary autism diagnostic evaluation of young children is strongly preferred.
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