Summary

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program at UAMS prepares future speech-language pathologists through an innovative educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive clinical training on a major academic health sciences campus. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and compassionate, client-centered care. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan while meeting national certification and state licensure standards. The program features small cohort sizes, individualized faculty mentorship, clinical experiences across medical, educational, and community settings, and interprofessional learning opportunities alongside students from other health professions. Graduates are prepared to serve individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practice, and outpatient clinics.

Job description

The Program

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program at UAMS prepares future speech-language pathologists through an innovative educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive clinical training on a major academic health sciences campus. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and compassionate, client-centered care. Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan while meeting national certification and state licensure standards. The program features small cohort sizes, individualized faculty mentorship, clinical experiences across medical, educational, and community settings, and interprofessional learning opportunities alongside students from other health professions. Graduates are prepared to serve individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practice, and outpatient clinics.

The Setting

UAMS is Arkansas’ largest basic and applied research institution, providing outstanding clinical services through the main campus as well as eight regional centers. UAMS includes seven institutes of excellence (i.e., Aging, Cancer, Eye, Myeloma, Spine & Neurosciences, Psychiatric Research, and Translational Research), and houses the Brain Imaging Research Center (BIRC) and the Voice and Swallowing Center. UAMS is a certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center and is affiliated with the Central Arkansas Veterans Administration Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (both also located in Little Rock).

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level courses within the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
Mentor and supervise graduate student research, projects, and academic progress.
Develop and maintain an active scholarly and research agenda.
Assist with clinical education and student clinical supervision as assigned.
Advise and support graduate students throughout their academic program.
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to support program goals and student success.
Engage in university, community, and professional service activities.
Contribute to departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
Support recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts for students and the Speech-Language Pathology program.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department's mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders or Ed.D.)
Three (3) or more years of experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
Eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Eligibility for Speech-Language Pathology licensure in the State of Arkansas
Demonstrated record of scholarly research and academic productivity

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
401(k) Matching
Basic Life Insurance
Career Training
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery

Company overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.