How to Apply

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist with specific experience evaluating and treating adults with aphasia and apraxia with multiple evidence-based treatment approaches. Experience using the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia is imperative, as well as collaborating with a team. The candidate should be comfortable working with and educating care partners as well as generating detailed home programming recommendations. This position may also include assessment and treatment of school-aged clients with literacy challenges.

Responsibilities*

• Diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for adults with aphasia and apraxia and/or children with language/literacy disorders
• Prepare and disseminate meaningful clinical speech and language reports
• Participate in client staffings with fellow SLPs
• Assist in research programs
• Supervise student interns and clinical fellows
• Provide ongoing education and counseling to clients and families
• Consultation with families, schools, or other professionals
• Participate in professional development activities

Required Qualifications*

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• SLP license in the state of Michigan
• Experience treating clients across the lifespan with aphasia and apraxia, both individually and in groups, and children with language/literacy disorders, particularly reading disorders
• Proficient with technology for teletherapy, using tools and strategies to support persons with aphasia and children with literacy challenges, as well as experience with Electronic Health Records
• Excellent oral communication, proficient organizational, time management, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team SLP environment
• Experience and/or willingness to supervise student interns and clinical fellows

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan with immediate vesting and two-for-one matching beginning after a 12-month waiting period
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

This position will be 80 - 100% onsite, with remote work options available depending on clinical need. Hours are typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; flex hours may be required to accommodate early evening appointments for reading intervention clients.

Additional Information

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

For more information on living and working in Ann Arbor, please visit https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/work-life/living-working-ann-arbor

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279311

Working Title

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title

Speech-Language Pathologist

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Rackham Grad School

Department

Univ Ctr Lang and Lit

Posting Begin/End Date

6/25/2026 - 7/02/2026

Salary

$88,174.00 - $127,994.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services