Research Speech Pathologist

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nOpen Date 07/27/2026

nRequisition Number PRN17274N

nJob Title PS Speech Pathologist

nWorking Title Research Speech Pathologist

nCareer Progression Track UGR

nTrack Level

nFLSA Code Professional

nPatient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

nType Non Benefited Staff / Student

nTemporary? No

nStandard Hours per Week up to 10 hours

nFull Time or Part Time? Part Time

nShift Day

nWork Schedule Summary

nIs this a work study job? No

nVP Area U of U Health - Academics

nDepartment 00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders

nLocation Campus

nCity Salt Lake City, UT

nType of Recruitment External Posting

nPay Rate Range $30/hr DOE

nClose Date 10/27/2026

nPriority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

nJob Summary

nPer diem hourly rate speech-language pathologist, University of Utah, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Aphasia Communication and Participation Lab. Responsible for assisting Lab Director with a variety of research activities focused on improving communication, quality of life and participation in individuals with aphasia. Responsibilities include assisting with data management and analyses, engaging in participant recruitment and assisting with aphasia group programming.

nSalary : This is not a salaried position. Hourly rate compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

nResponsibilities

nPer diem hourly rate speech-language pathologist, University of Utah, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Aphasia Communication and Participation Lab. Responsible for assisting Lab Director with a variety of research activities focused on improving communication, quality of life and participation in individuals with aphasia. Responsibilities include assisting with data management and analyses, engaging in participant recruitment and assisting with aphasia group programming.

nMinimum Qualifications

nRequired

nCurrent licensure to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Utah.

nPreferred

nExperience in the following areas; dysphagia, stroke, head trauma, diffuse brain pathology, neurologic diseases and disorders, developmental language delay, dysfluency, voice pathology, motor speech disorders, cognitive disorders or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

nPreferences

nGraduate degree in Speech-Langauge Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association ( ASHA CCCs). Experience with neurological communication disorders, including post-stroke aphasia preferred.

nSpecial Instructions Summary

nAdditional Information

nThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

nThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

nVeterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

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