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 tenure-track faculty member to teach undergraduate courses and lead the program’s clinical education infrastructure. The position supports a growing program grounded in integrating Christian faith with academic excellence and preparing students for service to clients, communities, and the profession. The successful candidate will bring relevant clinical and academic experience, familiarity with the Nashville and regional CSD community, and a commitment to student development and program growth. Responsibilities include teaching across the undergraduate CSD curriculum, developing instruction that integrates evidence-based practice with faith-informed learning, and mentoring students toward academic success and professional readiness. The Clinical Coordinator will manage and expand student clinical placements, maintain partnerships with clinical sites and community and regional healthcare and educational organizations, and oversee student clinical skills development in alignment with ASHA standards and program goals. The role also contributes to program growth, clinical reach, curriculum and departmental planning, accreditation-related activities, and scholarly activity consistent with tenure-track expectations.
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.
- Commitment to Lipscomb's faith-informed academic mission and student development.
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.
- Intellectual curiosity and adaptability.
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 clinical skills development for undergraduate students, 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 within 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
Senior
