Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health Sciences
About The Position
Lipscomb University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is seeking a community-rooted faculty member for a tenure-track role combining undergraduate teaching with leadership of clinical education. The position supports a growing undergraduate program grounded in the university’s mission of integrating Christian faith with academic excellence and developing students intellectually, professionally, and ethically. The faculty member will teach across the undergraduate CSD curriculum, mentor and advise students, and manage and expand clinical placements and partnerships in Nashville and surrounding communities. The role also contributes to program growth, curriculum and departmental planning, accreditation-related activities, and scholarly activity consistent with tenure-track expectations. Candidates should bring clinical and academic experience, an understanding of the regional CSD community, and a commitment to student development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Tennessee licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, or eligibility to obtain it before the start date.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in speech-language pathology.
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student mentorship.
- Familiarity with or strong interest in the Nashville and regional CSD professional community.
- Comfort teaching across the undergraduate curriculum.
- Alignment with Lipscomb’s faith-informed academic mission.
Nice To Haves
- Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field such as literacy, speech science, education, or leadership.
- Experience in clinical education, student supervision, or clinical program coordination.
- Established relationships with clinical partners or community organizations in the Nashville area.
- Experience teaching across multiple areas of the undergraduate CSD curriculum.
- Demonstrated capacity for program-building and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of undergraduate courses across the CSD curriculum, with flexibility to cover multiple content areas as program needs evolve.
- Develop and deliver instruction integrating evidence-based practice with faith-informed learning consistent with Lipscomb’s academic mission.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students toward academic success and professional readiness.
- Manage and expand student clinical placements across Nashville and surrounding communities.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with clinical sites, community organizations, and regional healthcare and educational partners.
- Oversee undergraduate students’ clinical skills development, ensuring alignment with ASHA standards and program goals.
- Support students in developing professional competencies and community awareness for entry into graduate programs and the workforce.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the undergraduate CSD program.
- Identify opportunities to expand the program’s clinical reach and community impact in Nashville and the broader region.
- Participate in departmental planning, curriculum development, and accreditation-related activities.
- Engage in scholarly activity consistent with tenure-track expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
