Full-Time Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Supervisor

Augustana College; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Disability benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Augustana College invites applications for a 12-month speech-language pathology clinical supervisor faculty position in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department beginning August 2026. The role centers on mentoring undergraduate and graduate students during their clinical experiences and participating in program activities.

Responsibilities include supervising students, attending staff meetings, assisting with recruitment, writing recommendations, and advising graduate students;

Qualifications

• Master’s or clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology; ASHA certification; IL licensure or eligibility.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical service delivery and supervision; mentoring students in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate CSD and SLP students during clinical experiences.
• Attend clinical staff meetings and participate in recruitment efforts.
• Write letters of recommendation for undergraduate CSD majors.
• Assist with comprehensive examination evaluations.
• Serve as an academic advisor and on the graduate student selection committee.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentoring students

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's/clinical doctorate in SLP

Job description

About Augustana College: Augustana College is a private, selective, residential liberal arts and sciences college with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Our scenic 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, about 165 miles west of Chicago. The Quad Cities region has a population of approximately 450,000.

Augustana offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in nearly 100 majors and related academic programs, as well as a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Our student body includes 25% first-generation college students, 24% Pell Grant recipients, 24% students of color, and 20% international students. Strengthening our inclusive and welcoming community is central to the college’s mission and strategic plan.

We seek candidates who are committed to fostering academically challenging, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments that support and engage a diverse student body.

Job Description: Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a 12-month speech-language pathology clinical supervisor professional faculty position in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department beginning in August 2026. Candidates must be able to work until 7 pm at least two nights per week.

Full-time clinical faculty primarily mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate CSD and SLP students during their clinical experiences during the fall, January-term, spring, and summer semesters. Other duties include participating in clinical staff meetings, participating in departmental recruitment efforts, writing letters of recommendation for undergraduate CSD majors, assisting with comprehensive examination evaluations, serving as an academic advisor, and/or serving on the graduate student selection committee.

The Augustana CSD department has a well-established undergraduate program and started a master’s program in 2020 that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. For over eight decades, CSD students have completed practicum experiences in the Augustana College’s Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing, where a diverse caseload of over 100 clients is served each semester.

What We’re Looking For

Requirements

A master’s or clinical doctorate degree in speech-language pathology, current ASHA certification, and Illinois state licensure (or eligibility to acquire licensure) are required. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in speech-language service delivery and clinical supervision of graduate and undergraduate student clinicians. Successful candidates also will show interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of speech-language service practice in and out of the clinical setting; strong interest in developing and strengthening relationships within the department, campus, and Quad Cities community; commitment to providing a high quality clinical education in the context of a liberal arts education; ability to respect and actively support the work of other colleagues; a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion; and outstanding time management, written communication, and verbal communication.

Experience and interest in working with students and community members of many backgrounds will be an asset for applicants.

Why Augustana?

At Augustana, you'll find a supportive and collegial environment where faculty thrive professionally and personally. Our small class sizes foster deep connections between faculty and students. You'll have access to resources and opportunities to pursue impactful teaching, engage in interesting projects, and make a meaningful difference in student lives.

Additional Information

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

The budgeted compensation for this position ranges from $58,000 to $62,000 per year based upon minimum and preferred qualifications, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Actual placement within the range will depend upon experience, education, research, and other relevant factors.

Augustana College offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan including eligibility to receive up to 7% contribution from the College.
• Company sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits as use of college facilities including a wellness center, gym and recreation center.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
• You can learn more about our benefits program at our Benefits Website.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.