Speech-Language Pathology - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Instructor

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

About The Position

The instructor is a faculty member who supports the Speech-Language Pathology program through duties including supervision, clinical documentation, and teaching discipline-specific courses. The instructor provides a high-quality learning experience for students by teaching, advising, and mentoring, evaluating student performance, and maintaining department and student records in accordance with university policies. The successful candidate will adhere to the university's educational philosophy, work collaboratively with colleagues and professional peers, and participate in faculty-specific university meetings. Faculty report to a dean or chair and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college. This is a 40-hour-per-week, non-tenure-track position and may be continued for the following academic year upon the recommendation of the chair/director or dean. The faculty member will assist the UCO Speech-Language Pathology program with duties and services related to clinical services. Primary responsibilities will include leadership and supervision in the program’s Therapeutic Preschool. Additional supervision may be assigned in the Scott F. McLaughlin Speech and Hearing Clinic. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses as assigned; position preference to experience and credentials to teach Signing Exact English (SEE) with experience in American Sign Language. The faculty member may be responsible for teaching graduate courses in the area(s) of expertise and experience. Other responsibilities may include supervising graduate and undergraduate clinicians, supervising graduate assistants in the Therapeutic Preschool, serving on program committees, communicating frequently with patrons, and recruiting and marketing for the Therapeutic Preschool and SLP program. The faculty member is responsible for maintaining and complying with activities and documentation as necessary to support ongoing program CAA accreditation. The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100 full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in seven departments. The college offers 23 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate majors. All teacher education programs are CAEP-accredited. Other programs are recognized at the state and national levels with accreditations by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability Commission (OEQA). UCO's College of Education and Professional Studies has an enrollment of nearly 4,800 students, about one-fourth of whom are graduate students. For further information, see our website at http://www.uco.edu/ceps.

Requirements

An earned Master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval)
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Must have 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the chosen field or a combination of relevant experience and education
Must hold ASHA CCC-SLP and hold or qualify to hold an Oklahoma license in Speech-Language Pathology
Must have completed the 2 hours of continuing education on supervision required by ASHA
Candidate must be professionally qualified under ASHA with CCC-SLP certification and a minimum of three years of experience, and the ability to maintain ongoing professional credentials
The candidate must have completed the 2 hours of continuing education on supervision required by ASHA
The successful candidate will be able to comply with the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook, program and university policies, as well as HIPAA and FERPA regulations

Nice To Haves

An earned PhD is preferred
Clinical experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), play-based therapy, early speech-language development, and challenging behaviors is preferred
Current or potential ability in fluent use of sign language is preferred in addition to prior experience with children presenting autism spectrum disorder, speech and language disorders, and other developmental disabilities
Previous teaching experience in a higher education environment is preferred
Clinical experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), play-based therapy, early speech-language development, and challenging behaviors is preferred
Current or potential ability in fluent use of sign language is preferred in addition to prior experience with children presenting autism spectrum disorder, speech and language disorders, and other developmental disabilities
Skill in team building, coaching, mentoring, supervision, conflict resolution, delegation, problem-solving, and understanding diversity is desired

Responsibilities

Leadership and supervision in the program’s Therapeutic Preschool
Additional supervision may be assigned in the Scott F. McLaughlin Speech and Hearing Clinic
Teaching undergraduate courses as assigned; position preference to experience and credentials to teach Signing Exact English (SEE) with experience in American Sign Language
Teaching graduate courses in the area(s) of expertise and experience
Supervising graduate and undergraduate clinicians
Supervising graduate assistants in the Therapeutic Preschool
Serving on program committees
Communicating frequently with patrons
Recruiting and marketing for the Therapeutic Preschool and SLP program
Maintaining and complying with activities and documentation as necessary to support ongoing program CAA accreditation