Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences/Director of Clinical Education

West Texas A&M University•Canyon, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at West Texas A&M University is seeking a non-tenured, full-time faculty member to begin in January 2027. This role combines academic and clinical instruction with the responsibilities of the Director of Clinical Education. The primary focus will be on graduate student clinical experiences, both internal and external, ensuring comprehensive clinical education aligned with ASHA standards. The position involves developing and assessing new clinical education initiatives, including simulations and community-based learning, to enhance the program's standing and accreditation. Additional leadership and administrative tasks may be assigned. The faculty member will teach 1-2 didactic courses per semester and provide clinical supervision to first-year graduate students. While the summer schedule is flexible, significant responsibilities are anticipated during this period to prepare for the fall semester and maintain departmental operations.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, speech and hearing sciences, or related field
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation (TDLR) license in speech-language pathology or able to obtain TDLR licensure
At least 2 to 3 years of clinical practice as a speech-language pathologist in any setting with any population; no domain of practice preferred
Use of database and related programs for contract management, assessment of student clinical experiences, documentation and clinical service provision via EMR, and teaching along with standard technology (e.g., email, Microsoft Word)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising/educating graduate students or clinical fellows in speech-language pathology
Previous experience in program development and leadership/supervision including clinical or educational initiatives
Previous experience educating professionals or students in any learning environment including but not limited to didactic courses, professional development events, in-services, or guest lectures
Working knowledge of ASHA standards for training and education
Leadership and/or administrative experience including program assessment, strategic planning, contract negotiation, and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

Report to and assist program director/department chair in accreditation and related academic tasks.
Teach 1 to 2 didactic courses per long semester.
Provide clinical supervision/instruction to first-year graduate students per long semester.
Communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively with departmental/college faculty members and university staff.
Establish and maintain relationships with speech-language pathologists in the area as well as state and nation to place students for practica.
Develop, propose, and execute policies and procedures for clinical practica in conjunction with departmental, university, state, and national level guidelines and regulations.
Plan and organize annual program and clinical orientation.
Monitor and assess student growth and progress in each practicum as part of a comprehensive graduate education.
Schedule and lead routine group and individual meetings regarding student progress and performance in clinical practicum with students, faculty members, and community clinical instructors/educators/supervisors.
Submit and monitor new contracts and affiliation agreements for clinical practica.
Maintain excellent documentation and records.
Participate in and attend occasional recruitment initiatives, scholarly conferences, and related events to support educational, scholarly, and related elements of the department’s and university’s missions.