Clinical Associate/Full Professor and Director of Clinical Education & Operations - Department of Sp

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

21d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing Science is seeking a collaborative clinical leader to serve as Director of Clinical Education and Operations at the rank of Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor. This full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track academic position will oversee graduate clinical education for the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program and day-to-day operations of the Speech-Language and Audiology Clinic. The Director will work with clinical and academic faculty to promote translational research and lead outreach activities on behalf of the Department and Clinic. The role advances clinical needs primarily at the graduate level, with a focus on excellence in clinical care and education and sustainable growth.

The Director will coordinate graduate student clinical education and accreditation oversight; manage clinic operations, budgets, reimbursement, staffing, and regulatory compliance; and support departmental research and scholarly activity. The position includes teaching in the M.A. program and providing supervised clinical services consistent with the appointee’s expertise. The expected start date is July 1, 2027. The salary range is $100,000–$125,000, with the final offer determined by market data, internal equity, experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Licensed or eligible for Illinois state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• At least seven years of experience working in clinical education of graduate students is identified as an ideal-candidate qualification.
• Experience directing clinical education and clinical services in a fee-for-service university clinic is identified as an ideal-candidate qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field is preferred.
• At least seven years of experience working in clinical education of graduate students.
• Experience directing clinical education and clinical services in a fee-for-service university clinic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate clinical education activities and services with clinical and academic faculty.
• Oversee and coordinate graduate student clinical education, including clinical program development and accreditation oversight.
• Monitor students’ clinical progress and assess performance; provide guidance and support to students, clinical educators, and department administrators in addressing relevant issues.
• Teach courses in the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program and provide supervised clinical services in the Speech-Language and Audiology Clinic consistent with areas of expertise.
• Direct and oversee Speech-Language and Audiology Clinic operations, including budget management, service reimbursement, hiring, and supervision of clinical staff.
• Manage academic and administrative responsibilities to ensure compliance with CAA, federal and state requirements, institutional policies, and practice-setting requirements.
• Coordinate clinic budget management with the Department Head and College Business Office, including assessing the effects of insurance and service-delivery changes.
• Oversee clinic regulatory compliance and operations, including electronic health records and patient records, billing, collections, insurance reimbursement, financial processes, security, and occupational health and safety.
• Provide administrative and operational leadership, including hiring, training, and supervising administrative staff; coordinating clinical faculty and staff meetings and annual staff performance reviews; and collaborating with leadership on business strategies and patient services.
• Support translational research and scholarly efforts across the Department and collaborate with clinical and academic faculty to promote translational research in the clinic.
• Lead and evaluate community outreach activities that advance the educational, clinical service, and community engagement missions of the Department and Clinic.
• Participate in local, statewide, and national service and scholarship activities that advance the Department’s educational and service missions.
• Maintain knowledge of current research trends in healthcare and education and their implications for clinical education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement programs
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Development opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dual Career Program assistance for faculty spouses and partners seeking employment
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior