Clinical Instructor

Provides academic and clinical instruction within the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Plans, coordinates, and conducts classroom and/or clinical experiences for students. Reports to the Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences.

Special Note:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Program Leadership:

Collaborate with the department chair and the SLP master's program director, to provide visionary leadership to the clinic, aligning goals with the overall objectives of the accredited program. Collaborate with program administration, faculty and staff to integrate clinical education seamlessly into the academic curriculum. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and changes in accreditation standards to ensure program relevance and compliance. Collaborate in alignment of strategic plans of the department and/or program with the university and college strategic plans.

Clinical Supervision and Education:

Oversee the clinical education of speech language pathology students by coordinating and supervising their clinical practicum experiences. Develop and implement training programs for clinical supervisors, ensuring they adhere to accreditation standards and promote a positive learning environment. Develop innovative strategies and methods for clinical education. Develop curriculum and policies related to clinical education. Develop specialty clinics to provide experiential learning for students as a part of the degree program. Potential for didactic teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Clinical Service Management:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the speech language pathology clinic, ensuring the provision of high-quality education to students and services to clients. Oversees scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination of clinical services to meet client needs and maintain a productive learning environment.

Student Support:

Provide support and guidance to students in the program, fostering a positive learning environment. Address student concerns and collaborate with faculty to facilitate student success in both academic and clinical settings. Collaborate with clinical supervisors in developing student remediation plans for clinical coursework deficiencies.

Community Engagement:

Foster relationships with external stakeholders including local health care providers, school districts, and community organizations. Collaborate with these stakeholders to enhance clinical opportunities for students and promote the programs visibility within the community.

Accreditation Compliance:

Collaborate with faculty to prepare and submit accreditation reports, documenting program achievements, improvements, and compliance with accreditation criteria.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Collaborate in clinical research with other faculty. Provide clinical services in the Speech and Language Clinic at Lamar University.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Earned Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Current state of Texas (TDLR) licensure to practice speech-language pathology. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills across multiple constituencies including students, clients, caregivers, colleagues, staff, upper administration and community stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience instructing and/or supervising students. Minimum of three years clinical practice experience. Minimum of one year experience providing clinical supervision. Prior experience in program administration. Completion of a minimum of 2 hours of ASHA-approved professional development/ continuing education in clinical instruction/supervision. Knowledge of CAA accreditation standards and procedures. Knowledge of MS SLP licensure and supervision regulations.

Key Competencies:

Effective teaching skills. Effective verbal/written communication skills. Knowledge of clinical Speech Pathology practice and ability to assist students in practicum activities. Awareness of current issues/trends in Speech Pathology. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions:

Office, classroom, lab, and clinical facilities