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Part Time Speech Language Pathologist, Part Time, College of Health Sciences

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55/hr

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Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist, Part Time

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated Pay: $55

Schedule: Flexible. Primarily after school on weekdays (3-8pm) and periodically on weekends.

Location: STAR Tower at UD, and off site at local community settings

Role Description

The Treatment Efficacy and Language Learning Lab at the University of Delaware is looking for a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to be part of a federally funded support group development research program.

The ideal candidate should be capable of conducting diagnostic assessments (e. g., DYMOND, TILLS, PPVT-5, EVT-3), and leading support groups for family members of children with Developmental Language Disorders. Deep knowledge of the DLD profile, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn and consistently follow a research protocol and a willingness to abide by both clinical and research ethics are required.

Qualifications

  • Required credentials include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP).
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with relevant assessments and teletherapy practices, experience with running family support programming, and/or who have previously participated in research.
  • This position is a mix of in person at UD and off site at local community settings, with work primarily occurring after school on weekdays (3-8pm) and periodically on weekends.
  • Assessments via tele therapy are in Fall 2026 are also possible to accommodate participant schedules.
  • One to three in-person evenings per week is required (between 5:30-9pm at a school/library locations in New Castle County, Delaware) in Spring 2027.

For questions, contact Amanda Van Horne ajovh@udel.edu [ajovh@udel.edu]

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct diagnostic assessments and facilitate support groups for families of children with Developmental Language Disorders. The role involves following specific research protocols and maintaining clinical and research ethics within a university-funded program.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Support Group FacilitationResearch Protocol AdherenceClinical Ethics

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Delaware

Higher Education
Newark, Delaware
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part-Time Position
Flexible Schedule
Research Program Involvement