Michael Guerin

About the program

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) post graduate degree fellowship in speech-language pathology is a full-time position that lasts for 12 months, and is primarily clinical in nature. This experience includes all clinical hours and requirements for completion of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association fellowship experience. Primary clinical training occurs at the Child Development & Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) Clinics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, with training and mentorship provided by our faculty of speech-language pathologists. Clinical fellows engage in multidisciplinary team assessments in rotations through our Craniofacial, Feeding, Autism, Down Syndrome, Child Development, Augmentative/Alternative Communication and/or Neurodevelopment Clinics. The fellowship experience also includes intervention and treatment activities for children with communication disorders in the CDRC clinics.

In addition to clinical experience, the clinical fellow will also participate in:

• Interdisciplinary training in the LEND program
• Weekly interdisciplinary seminars with topics related to developmental disabilities, community outreach, family issues that affect children with developmental disabilities, leadership, and policy development
• Engagement in a family mentoring experience
• Engagement in leadership/community engagement activities
• A research project and presentation under the guidance of a mentor
• Leadership and teaching opportunities
• Opportunities for continuing education

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the CDRC aims to provide training leadership in clinical care and coordination, family systems, education, public policy, community resources, and advocacy for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, utilizing an interdisciplinary model. Our annual LEND program includes faculty and a cohort of approximately 16 long term trainees from 12 disciplines, including speech-language pathology.

This fellowship is co-sponsored by the Division of Speech-Language Pathology and the Institute on Development & Disability at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

How to apply

Applicants must be a US Citizen or have a permanent residency Visa, have the minimum of a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, a conditional license to practice in the state of Oregon (typically arranged after acceptance into the program), and meet all the requirements for clinical certification except the Clinical Fellowship. Oregon Health & Science University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, and successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse community populations. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and a drug screen.

Applicants must submit:

1. A letter of intent, not to exceed two pages, including:
   * Interest and goals related to this fellowship position
   * Background as it relates to the position description and activities outlined above, including experience working with pediatric populations and diverse populations as well as experience with leadership, advocacy, community engagement and/or research
2. A resume, not to exceed two pages; and
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a clinical supervisor or recommender who has observed clinical experience/skill

We request that the letter of intent and resume be submitted by the candidate via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu.

We request that all letters of recommendation be submitted by the recommender via email to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. Please include the first and last name of the candidate in the heading of the email.

Complete Applications must be received by February 2nd, 2026, 5 pm PST to be considered.

Terms

Stipends will be available for the 2026-27 academic year (minimum of $58,000). Benefits are provided. Stipends are contingent upon continued grant funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Compensation/benefits inquiries can be sent to Hannah Sanford-Keller at sanfordh@ohsu.edu. The beginning date for the fellowship is the first week of September.

Once selected, fellows are required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Current required vaccinations include: Diphtheria+Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Polio, Rubella, and Rubeola, or proof of prior disease. COVID-19 vaccination is also required. Additionally, Hepatitis B vaccination is encouraged, but not required. For more information about required vaccinations, please contact Nicole Valdivia Nava navan@ohsu.edu.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Hannah Sanford-Keller, M.S., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
LEND Training Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology
Institute on Development and Disability
LEND Program
707 S.W. Gaines Street
Portland, OR 97239-3098
503-494-2737
Fax: 503-494-6868
sanfordh@ohsu.edu

Job Description

We are recruiting an open-rank tenured or tenure-eligible faculty member in medical speech-language pathology or audiology. We welcome applicants with transdisciplinary research relevant to speech, language, hearing, and vestibular sciences such as artificial intelligence, data informatics, and research design and statistics. Research that addresses needs of a wide demographic breadth is preferred. The University of Arizona has the FUERZA program to help support faculty from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The workload in the department, under present policy, has a typical distribution of:

• 40% scholarly activity/research;
• 40% teaching; and
• 20% service.

Scholarly Activity and Research:

Research and scholarship activities include but are not limited to:

• Establish a successful research program that will enhance knowledge in the field of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
• Maintain consistent record of peer-reviewed publication and presentation of research findings to colleagues and the community.
• Pursue extramural funding.
• Mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from a wide range of backgrounds in research.

Teaching:

Teaching activities include but are not limited to:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide effective evidence-based instruction that fosters critical thinking and motivates independent learning.
• Develop new courses, as assigned.
• Provide effective graduate advising.

Service:

Service activities include but are not limited to:

• Relate and interact successfully and collegially with students and peers.
• Participate effectively on departmental and university committees.
• Participate in student recruitment/admission/retention.
• Hold appointments on committees, boards, or review panels of national and/or international scientific, professional, or governmental organizations.
• Serve in local, state, national, and/or international groups or organizations related to the research or service needs of those with communication disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and in one of more areas of specialization in speech, swallowing, language, hearing, or vestibular sciences.
• Record of scholarly works, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations commensurate with appointment level.
• High impact research and grant funding record commensurate with appointment level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical credential (CCC) in speech-language pathology or audiology.
• Demonstrated mentorship experience commensurate with appointment level.
• Interest and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting.
• Inclusion of person-centered approaches to scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Research area in a medical specialty of Speech, Language, and Hearing, such as dysphagia, TBI, dementia, cleft palate, adult motor speech disorders, cochlear implants, amplification, auditory physiology, pediatric audiology, or psychoacoustics.

Target Hire Date: 8/17/2026

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Description

The University of Cincinnati Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is seeking a full-time, 12-month educator track faculty member to support a new clinical doctorate program in speech-language pathology (SLP-D). This 12-month position will begin in Fall 2026 with rank (Assistant or Associate professor) commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

This position will contribute to the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the department and college, largely supporting the teaching and clinically based research endeavors of SLP-D students along with regular teaching responsibilities within our department.
Teaching courses in the SLP-D program and mentorship of SLP-D student culminating projects will be a primary role for this position.
Additional responsibilities will include engaging in relevant scholarly activity and providing service to the CSD Department and the College of Allied Health Sciences.
This is an in-person teaching position with the potential for a hybrid format in the future.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or SLPD) in speech-language pathology or a related field; ABD candidates are welcome to apply but must have degree completed prior to August 2026
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting, with at least one year (or several part time experiences to equal one-year) of experience
• Demonstrated student mentorship experience with graduate students
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more area(s) of specialization in speech-language pathology
• Demonstrated evidence of services relevant to the SLP profession
• Commitment to fostering innovation, impact, and a positive working/learning environment for everyone
• Current knowledge and skills using technology, including educational learning management systems
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of an interdisciplinary team

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Current or eligibility for clinical credentials in speech language pathology (i.e., CCC-SLP)
• Current or eligibility for Ohio licensure to practice as a speech-language pathologist
• Active involvement in professional organizations or leadership at local, state, and/or national levels

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Teaching and Mentorship Statement(s)
• Contact information for Three References
• Course evaluations will be requested from applicants who have prior teaching experience if selected for an on-campus interview

Applicants without a cover letter or CV/resume will not be considered.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Amanda Simmons at amanda.simmons@uc.edu

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000, based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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UC is an E-Verify employer.  If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), one of the 23 California State Universities, is a comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. We are proud of our mission to support a richly diverse student body through academically rich and culturally relevant learning experiences. We are a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and we have the second highest percentage of Black students in the CSU system. Our student population reflects a variety of abilities and identities. Many are the first in their family to attend college. Our students come from a number of regional community colleges and high schools. The successful candidate will bring with them expertise or an openness to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students.

We are known for our award-winning programs, expert instruction, its diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 900 faculty, the University offers bachelor’s degrees in 49 fields, minors in 52 fields, master’s degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. Cal State East Bay has two locations: the main 342 acre campus in the Hayward hills and the Concord Center.

For more information on CSUEB, please visit: https://www20.csueastbay.edu/.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is housed on the Hayward campus and is part of the newly established College of Health. The Department has a three-pronged mission of teaching, research, and service in speech-language pathology and audiology. The Department currently has approximately 120 undergraduate and 100 graduate students, five tenured/tenure-track faculty, two full-time and one half-time speech-language pathologist clinical staff, as well as lecturers and part-time clinical supervisors. Faculty are actively engaged in research and scholarly activities with students, leading innovating projects in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab, the Neurocognitive Research on the Rehabilitation of Language (NRRL) Lab, the Bilingual Stuttering and Linguistic Processing (BSLP) Lab, and the Multilingualism Lab.

The Norma S. and Ray R. Rees Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic includes eleven observable individual and group therapy rooms, one large group room, an aphasia treatment program (ATP), a fully equipped Speech Science Lab, a conference room, and an EEG test suite. The Department is accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in speech-language pathology and is authorized to grant the Speech Language Hearing Services Credential approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). A Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology Certificate program is slated to begin Fall 2027.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or Online campus. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that tenure-track faculty members will perform their duties within the state of California. Area of specialization is open but should complement the expertise of current faculty. Preferred candidates will be able to teach one or more academic courses from among the following content areas: linguistic and cultural diversity, speech science, voice, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive-communicative disorders, child language disorders and literacy. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Anticipated salary range is $80,928 to $85,080 per year. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or a closely related field is required by effective date of appointment. Preferred qualifications include possession of CCC-SLP and eligibility for California licensure. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. Clinical experience and experience teaching graduate courses preferred. Faculty who speak fluent Spanish will have the additional opportunity to contribute to the bilingual certificate. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: https://www.csueastbay.edu/accessibility/

For more information about accommodations for employees, contact: Iris Gallardo, Human Resources, at 510-885-2335 or iris.gallardo@csueastbay.edu, or the search committee chair, Elena Dukhovny at: elena.dukhovny@csueastbay.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review will begin November 10, 2025. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita via PageUp (see “Apply Now”).

Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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