Co-Director Of Clinical Education In Speech-Language Pathology

Posting Number FAE1768 Advertised Title Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology Campus Location Park Avenue Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 009854 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Communication Sciences and Disorders Position Summary

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis is looking for a skilled, innovative, and visionary speech-language pathologist with a strong clinical background who would like to work in a stimulating academic setting and direct clinical speech pathology services and practica. This position is a twelve-month, non-tenure-track line, beginning July 1, 2024, and will be instrumental in ensuring that the School achieve the goals set out in its strategic plan and in shaping the clinical and clinical education professions.

Clinical Faculty Responsibilities:

• Work with faculty on curriculum and program outcomes/design

• Service to School, University, and the profession

• Professional activity and/or leadership

• Teach clinical graduate coursework

• Maintain a line of clinical practice

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Supervise, guide, and encourage speech language pathology clinical faculty

• Advise and mentor SLP students in their clinical education

• Track clinical program progress and report as necessary

• Oversee on- and off-site clinical practica

• Maintain good working relationship with external practicum educators

• Facilitate opportunities for professional development of clinical faculty

• Advocate for new or expanded programs

• Develop clinical programs to meet educational, community, and revenue needs

Minimum Position Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher

• CCC-SLP

• Eligible for Tennessee state licensure

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical educator

• Excellent communication, counseling/coaching, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills

• Commitment to addressing the professional need for a diverse and inclusive environment

• Commitment to neurodiversity affirming practice

• Following areas are desired, but not required:

• Managerial experience

• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement

• Understanding of CFCC and CAA standards

• Experience working in higher education

Special Conditions Posting Date 03/22/2024 Closing Date 04/19/2024 Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Send cover letter, vita, transcripts, philosophy of clinical education via WORKFORUM, and send three letters of reference directly to Dr. Jennifer Taylor at jptaylr2@memphis.edu.

The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders works to create diverse and accessible work, educational, and research environments. The School welcomes a wide range of ideas, practices, and expertise across the breadth and depth of the human experience.

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Please have your references submit their letters through WorkForum.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)