Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement savings options

Paid holidays

Job summary

West Texas A&M University invites applications for a non-tenured full-time (9 month) Instructor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences. The role focuses on teaching at least two didactic courses and supervising clinical education in practicum sites, starting as early as January 2027 for the spring term.

The position emphasizes teaching and clinical instruction rather than research, with opportunities to collaborate on scholarly activities and service to the university community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, communication disorders, or related field.
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential.
• Texas licensure (TDLR) or eligible.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist.
• Experience supervising graduate speech-language pathology students.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and professional environment for undergraduate and graduate students to learn.
• Teach undergraduate courses in speech, language, and hearing sciences, with potential graduate teaching.
• Educate and train graduate students in speech-language pathology in practicum sites.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and related activities for departmental operations.
• Engage in university activities including service and scholarly activity.
• Meet with students according to university policies and procedures.

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, communication disorders, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Communication Disorders

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Summary

The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences (formerly Communication Disorders) at West Texas A&M University is excited to announce a non-tenured full-time (9 month) instructor position teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs including clinical supervision/education. The position begins as early as January 2027 for the spring semester. This position focuses exclusively on teaching at least 2 didactic courses and providing clinical instruction in the fall and spring semesters with possible additional teaching in the summer.

Work Performed

• Create a positive and professional environment for undergraduate and graduate students to learn.
• Teach undergraduate courses in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Occasional course assignments may include graduate courses as permitted by accreditation and related regulations.
• Educate and train graduate students in speech-language pathology in assigned practicum sites.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and related activities necessary for departmental and college operations.
• Engage in university activities including service and scholarly activity. As a non-tenured position, individual publication and research is not expected. Collaboration on scholarly work including continuing education and presentations is strongly encouraged of all faculty.
• Meet with students according to university policies and procedures.
• Report to and complete assigned tasks from department chair/program director regarding accreditation and related initiatives/requirements.
• Collaborate with peers and administration.
• Support departmental, college-level, university, and system level mission and initiatives.

Necessary Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, communication disorders, or related field.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation (TDLR) license in speech-language pathology or ability to obtain.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 professional years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist in any setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising and providing clinical instruction to graduate speech-language pathology/speech therapy students and clinical fellows in various settings with various populations.
• Previous teaching and related education experience in any format or modality including classroom instruction, webinars, workshops, continuing education seminars, or professional in-services.
• Although expertise across service models, settings, and scope of practice is welcome, preference may be given to candidates with a strong medical background including but not limited to adult dysphagia and pediatric feeding.
• Versatility/willingness to work with a variety of special/unique adult and pediatric populations as needed is also highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• additional health and lifestyle programs
• optional retirement savings opportunities
• eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs
• in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year

For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Eligibility and Compliance

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political app