Adjunct (Online) - MS in Speech-Language Pathology

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for an Adjunct Instructor in the online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at ACU. The role involves providing high-quality instruction, direction, and support to online students, contributing to the department's mission of equipping students from a Christ-centered perspective. The instructor will be responsible for facilitating online classrooms, providing feedback on student work, monitoring progress, and adhering to university policies. This position reports to the Program Director for Online MS-SLP.

Requirements

A doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in a related field from an accredited institution is required.
Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and active state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of residence are required.
Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to the larger mission, goals, and perspective of the university.
Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Nice To Haves

Previous online teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, direction, and support for students in the online classroom environment in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 30 students.
Monitor student progress and report on student progress in the mastery of student learning outcomes and ASHA skills and standards.
Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
Be available for virtual meetings with students one-on-one or in group settings and hold a minimum of two office hours per week.
Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
Enter final course grades after consultation with lead faculty and/or program director by CGPS deadline.
Alert lead faculty or Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g., failing grades, failing to turn in assignments) and policy violations (e.g., plagiarism).
Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Online MS-SLP Program Handbook, Online MS-SLP Clinical Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Provide feedback to the program director for program and/or course improvement.
Participate in faculty meetings as able.
Attend/complete program and CGPS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or Program Director.
Be available to consult with the Online MS-SLP Clinic Director and Program Director for integration of academic topics in the residency experiences, as needed.