Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDI) at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a part-time 12-month, fixed term (non-tenure track) faculty appointment (.75 FTE). This position provides pediatric speech-language pathology services at two locations: the ECU Community School (ECUCS) and the ECU Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic (ECU-SLHC). The position reports to the chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders and responsibilities may be re-assigned at discretion of the department chair.

The position will be expected to:

• Provide clinical speech-language pathology services primarily to pediatric patients at two locations: ECUCS and ECU-SLHC. (75%)
• Provide supervision of graduate student clinicians for 2 credit hours per semester or 6 credit hours annually. (20%)
• Provide meaningful service to the profession, university, and broader community. (5%)

Minimum Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or related field from an accredited program.
• Prior experience in clinical services and supervision of graduate students.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Current North Carolina licensure, or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina, as a speech-language pathologist.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience in the school system providing SLP services.
• Five or more years of experience in clinical supervision.
• Experience with language and literacy evaluation and treatment.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application screening begins October 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:

• A cover letter that identifies the position and briefly summarizes your education and experience relative to the position

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• A list of three references with contact information.

As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see “Create Account” by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com)

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.

Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.

For further information, please contact:
Emily Brewer, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
[email protected], 252-744-6145

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date

09/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

10/08/2026

Rank Level

Not Applicable

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97130

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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