Assistant Teaching Professor

Drexel•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teaching Professor works collaboratively with the members of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, including the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, faculty and staff, as well as College and University faculty and administration to develop and implement programs that ensure a superior didactic and clinical experience for graduate students. This role assures that all educational processes align with the standards and principles set forth by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CAA). Additionally, the Professor engages in teaching, research, and service to advance the training of students across current and anticipated programs, while contributing to the profession's body of knowledge through a personal research agenda and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Requirements

Minimum of a Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology or related field (PhD or EdD with consideration of SLPDs).
ABDs will be considered if doctoral degree is earned by the end of Fall Semester 2026 and can be proven via final official doctoral degree academic transcript.
Degree from an SLP graduate program located at an accredited university.
Abide by the current ASHA code of ethics, standards of practice, philosophy, vision and goals.
ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) with current licensure in Pennsylvania, or license eligible.
Minimum 2-5 years SLP clinical experience in selected area(s) of academic/research interest.
Documented expertise in relevant area(s) of teaching/research responsibility.
Knowledge of content delivery methods including web-supported classes (CANVAS) and distance learning.
Excellent oral, written, and computer skills (proficiency in electronic communication, word processing, and accessing internet resources and clinical/didactic computer applications).
Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of the Speech-Language Pathology profession.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to a faculty member with experience, expertise, and/or willingness to teach graduate-level coursework in adult neurogenic/neurological disorders of speech, language and cognition, research and/or counseling.
Team building, organization, and leadership skills.
University teaching experience in SLP education.
Ability to network with internal campus constituents representing various academic disciplines to promote interprofessional and collaborative engagement among faculty and students.
Ability to network with community based civic, government, school and medical organizations.
Active participation/leadership in local, regional, or national SLP organizations.
Current driver’s licensure for potential travel to clinical placement sites as required.
Tenure track eligible faculty must meet established service, research and scholarly requirements in accordance with Drexel University academic policy.
Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities.
Funded grant work or grant writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides course instruction across the lifespan, primarily face-to-face but may include eon-line/hybrid teaching activities.
Assists with designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating graduate-level (master and eventually doctorate) SLP curriculum that infuses five key themes: Interprofessional education and collaborative practice; Cultural competency; leadership and management across professional settings; Critical thinking and problem-based learning; and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders.
Adheres to the creation, development and implementation of course syllabi using standardized university policies, procedures and formats.
Interviews and selects student applicants for admission to the SLP graduate program.
Assists with the communication with and coordination of part-time and consultant faculty services.
Evaluates student performance by developing competency-based standards, student learning outcomes and formative and summative evaluation tools.
Serves as advisor for SLP graduate students.
Assures the availability of remedial and advanced instruction based on student educational needs and/or educational and career aspirations.
Assists with curriculum design, change and updates based on didactic and clinical course evaluation measures and changes to accreditation and credentialing standards.
Develops a clinical or basic science line of research with the goal of pursuing funding opportunities, involving students in investigatory studies, and professional presentations and publications.
Participates in community-based service projects, programs, organizations and research related to enhancing marketing and public relations of the SLP program.
Utilizes and instructs students via state-of-the-art technology (e.g., avatars, patient/client care simulations, diagnostic and treatment equipment, administrative software) to provide state-of-the-art student education and training.
Assists in writing the annual accreditation reports, summarizing faculty and student accomplishments and program outcomes.
Helps effectively market the SLP program to various constituents.
Serve as a faculty clinic supervisor in the on-campus speech-language pathology clinic.
Other duties as assigned.