Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track & Director of Clinical Education - Communication Disorders

Texas A&M University System • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track & Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Athletic Training and Communication Disorders. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.
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Important Immigration Information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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This is a 12-month tenure-track position located at Tarleton’s Fort Worth campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Requirements

• Required Education: Earned PhD, SLPD, EdD degree in speech-language pathology, communication sciences and disorders, speech-language-hearing sciences, or related discipline from an accredited university by August 2026.
• Required Experience: Record of at least 5 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist; including relevant professional experience, including work with pediatric and/or adult populations.
• Required Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the area of speech-language pathology.
• Required Eligibility: Eligible for Texas licensure to practice as a speech-language pathologist in medical and/or educational settings.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to conduct administrative, teaching, service, and research activities. Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction. Ability to interact with students, staff, faculty, and the community in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: The Director of Clinical Education will independently develop, lead, and manage all aspects of the clinical education process to meet Council on Academic Accreditation and ASHA certification standards. Contact new clinical placement sites for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, complete Tarleton State University affiliation agreements, complete electronic documentation for each new and existing clinical site, and maintain clinical site documentation to ensure currency. Maintain communication and organize educational and introductory events for clinical site supervisors. Manage and analyze student and supervisor data in the electronic clinical education management system. Collect student information about clinical site placements, communicate with clinical sites about their capacity to take students, and assign/plan for student clinical placements each semester. Collaborate and communicate with the MS SLP Program Director to resolve problems related to the clinical placement site and/or practicum student. Manage and track student hours and acquisition of competencies in the clinical education electronic system.
• Teaching and Service: Accepts accountability for creating and facilitating effective teaching through on‑campus clinical simulation activities and experiences. These simulation activities may include high‑technology applications, interprofessional collaborative learning, discipline‑specific diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and structured opportunities that promote the development of skills supporting effective interaction, communication, and service with all students and campus stakeholders. Simulation experiences will be appropriate for observing undergraduate students, beginning MS‑SLP students, and advanced graduate students Prepares and updates content and syllabi for assigned courses according to the MS-SLP program curricular plans, ASHA/CAA competency updates, and program outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in developing, conducting, and evaluating essential learning experiences within simulated and real-life clinical settings. Conducts course assessment activities to evaluate and enhance student learning. Makes recommendations for resource acquisitions. Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements. Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours. Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities. Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies. Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offering, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement. Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant's academic discipline. Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant's discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition. Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree