Speech-Language Pathologist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Speech-Language Pathologist Posting Number F01888P Department USD-Communication Sciences & Disorders Physical Location of Position (City) Sioux Falls Posting Text

The University of South Dakota invites applications for a full-time, ten-month Speech-Language Pathologist position based in Sioux Falls within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The position is set to begin on August 22, 2026.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology.
• Ability to provide clinical education and supervision.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an SLP.
• Possession of or eligibility for South Dakota state licensure as an SLP.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise SLP graduate student clinicians at the Scottish Rite Children's Clinic for Language and Speech.
• Provide direct clinical services to patients across a broad spectrum of speech-language pathology practice areas, including articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency, voice and resonance, social communication, cognitive-communication, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and accent modification.
• Conduct comprehensive dyslexia evaluations and provide evidence-based intervention services for children and adolescents experiencing reading and written language difficulties.
• Mentor and educate graduate student clinicians in evidence-based assessment and intervention practices.
• Contribute to the department, college, and university through service.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical staff, and community partners to support the clinical education mission of the program.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

Application Review: Ongoing until the position is filled.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who is passionate about advancing the field of speech-language pathology through clinical practice and the mentorship of future clinicians.

Posting Date 06/01/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/02/2026 Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Duration of the Term 10 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Term Proposed Rank Instructor Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations

About the University of South Dakota

Located in Vermillion, SD, at the heart of the Lewis and Clark Trail and just minutes from fishing, boating, and other recreational opportunities, the University of South Dakota (USD) is a comprehensive, liberal-arts-based state institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. USD is recognized among the nation's best small public universities by both the Princeton Review and the US News and World Report. It is home to South Dakota's only accredited schools of medicine, law, and business.

About the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at USD offers undergraduate and CAA-accredited graduate degree programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. The department provides comprehensive speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public at our Vermillion campus clinic and our satellite Scottish Rite Children's Clinic in Sioux Falls, SD. For more information, visit www.usd.edu/csd.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

Contact Information

Dr. Mandy Williams, Professor

Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The University of South Dakota

414 East Clark Street

Vermillion, SD 57069-2390

Phone: (605) 658-3870

FAX: (605)658-3359

Email: Mandy.J.Williams@usd.edu

Working Conditions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

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• Other
• Reference List