Assistant Clinical Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders Job at American

Assistant Clinical Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders

Location: Communication Sci & Disorders

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608247

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

About NAU

Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.

Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.

About the Department/College

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University prepares highly effective, culturally diverse speech, language, and hearing professionals to serve and advocate for individuals in their communities. We provide innovative, accessible, student-centered educational programs in an inclusive and caring environment.

We offer a Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology through a competitive full-time or part-time (Summer Track) program. The Summer Track program includes cohorts of students at both the Flagstaff Mountain Campus and at the NAU Yuma campus. We also offer an undergraduate degree to prepare students for graduate work in speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program. In addition, the department operates the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at the Flagstaff Mountain campus where members of the community can receive services for a variety of communication and hearing disorders, and graduate students participate and learn.

The Department is housed in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The College of Health and Human Services is northern Arizona's hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. With programs available in Flagstaff, Yuma and online, including the 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix where NAU, UA, and ASU are co-located. CHHS prepares high-quality professionals to lend a healing hand.

About the Position

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. The individual in this position will serve as the academic and clinical coordinator, as well as an advisor for the students in the part-time Summer Track Master's degree program in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.

This position is a 12-month clinical non-tenure eligible position, beginning June 2, 2025.

The successful candidate will provide guidance to graduate students throughout their 38-month program, monitor their clinical practicum experiences, and maintain regular contact with off-campus clinical supervisors, which may require some travel to clinical sites.

Teaching responsibilities will include conducting face-to-face and/or online classes within the department, as well as leading weekly seminar meetings for Summer Track clinical practicum students. Service to the department will involve assisting the Department Chair in overseeing the Summer Track curriculum and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. There will also be opportunities for direct clinical supervision of students and participation in scholarly activities.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Facilitating the academic and clinical education of graduate students enrolled in the Summer Track Master's degree program in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Advising graduate students during their 38-month program of study.
3. Monitoring students' clinical practicum experiences.
4. Maintaining regular contact with off-campus clinical supervisors, which may include some travel to clinical sites.
5. Overseeing the admissions process for the Summer Track program.
6. Teaching the online clinical methods class for the Summer Track students.
7. Facilitating grand rounds, seminars, and praxis preparation for Summer Track students.
8. Teaching additional face-to-face and/or online classes in the individual's areas of expertise.
9. Assisting the Department Chair in monitoring the Summer Track curriculum and adherence to accreditation standards.
10. Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and ASHA requirements for clinical education programs.
11. Tracking graduation, post-graduation, and employment data.
12. Direct clinical supervision of students.
13. Participation in service to the department, college, university, and profession.
14. Participation in scholarly activities.

This position is an on-site position at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Current ASHA certification.
3. Eligibility for Arizona state licensure and certification by the Arizona Department of Education.
4. At least three years of experience as a practicing speech-language pathologist assessing and treating individuals with communication disorders.
5. Experience supervising SLP and/or SLPA student clinicians.
6. A record of personal and/or professional experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online Communication Sciences and Disorders courses.
2. Three or more years of experience supervising SLP and/or SLPA student clinicians.
3. Proficient in designing, teaching, and managing courses using a learning management system (e.g. Canvas).
4. Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
5. Interest in conducting and collaborating in research.
6. Experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a variety of clinical settings (schools, skilled nursing facilities, etc.).
7. Knowledge of ASHA supervision and certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This position requires professional knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology as well as strong organizational skills. The position requires data analysis, student advisement, and coordination of student clinicians for fieldwork experiences which require considerable attention to detail and the ability to keep track of conversations held with over 100 students in the summer track.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Submit Your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before March 3, 2025 will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608247, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents.

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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