Part-Time Instructor (Clinical Supervisor-Communication Sciences & Disorders)

Inside Higher Ed; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Georgia is seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach and supervise graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This role involves providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and helping maintain program development. Candidates must have a Master's degree in the field and relevant certifications. Ideal for those passionate about teaching and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and ASHA certification are required.
• Eligible for Georgia state licensure in speech-language pathology.
• Minimum of three years' experience in public schools, healthcare, or academia.
• Minimum three years in public schools, healthcare, or university teaching.
• Minimum one year supervising speech-language pathology.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to graduate student clinicians.
• Assist with marketing and outreach to increase client volume.
• Develop and follow department policies and procedures.
• Teach clinical seminars and supervise simulated experiences.
• Assist with client outreach and increasing client volume.
• Support undergraduate student learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA

Eligible for state licensure in Georgia

Tools

Simucase

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor (Clinical Supervisor-Communication Sciences & Disorders)
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 250223

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

• Civility – A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
• Integrity – Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
• Citizenship – Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Department Summary

This position entails providing clinical teaching and supervision on and/or off campus during fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. The primary focus of the clinical supervisor is to provide clinical supervision and training to graduate student clinicians. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with maintaining program development (e.g., establishing and following policies and procedures, forms, or protocols), mentoring CSD students on and/or off campus; teaching clinical seminars; supervising simulated experiences (e.g., using Simucase), assisting with marketing and client outreach to increase client volume, and participation in undergraduate student learning experiences.

Typical Allocation of Duties

• Teaching – 100%

Required Experience

• Master's degree in the appropriate field Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders; Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA;
• Eligible for state licensure in speech-language pathology in Georgia;
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies and ASHA requirements regarding required minimum standards for observation/oversight of graduate student clinicians' treatment and diagnostic activities;
• Minimum of three years' service in public schools, healthcare, or teaching at the University level;
• Minimum of one year experience in speech-language pathology supervision;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

Preferred Experience

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;
• A record of mentoring students;
• Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in individuals from 0-99+ years of age and/or school age disorders;
• Experience working with individuals with a variety of disorders including literacy, school-aged language, pediatric feeding, autism, cognitive, swallowing/feeding, and assistive technology.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants are required to provide:
  • Professional references with current contact information
  • Documentation of academic credentials
  • Employment history
• Employment is contingent upon:
  • Successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
  • Reference checks
  • Satisfactory credit check
  • Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Pre-employment drug testing
  • Confirmation of credentials
• Initial hiring training:
  • New employee orientation
  • VSU’s Annual Compliance Training:
    • USG Ethics Policy
    • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
    • Drug Free Workplace
    • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
    • Motor Vehicle Policy
    • Workers Compensation (new hires)
    • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
  • USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker’s Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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