Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Educator Pool

About the Position

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary Speech‑Language Pathologist clinical educator positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary positions on a part‑time basis with rare opportunities for temporary, full‑time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

As a temporary Speech‑Language Pathologist Specialist, you will be responsible for directing and evaluating graduate speech‑language pathology students and providing professional speech‑language pathology services to individuals.

• Directs and evaluates graduate speech‑language pathology students
• Educates and prepares speech‑language pathology students in the development of relevant interpersonal and clinical professional/technical skills, and evaluates their performance
• Reviews client file and meets with students pre‑ and post‑assessment and treatment
• Observes clinical sessions
• Reviews evaluation and treatment plans
• Provides guidance in clinical report writing
• Provides verbal and written feedback and remedial instruction as needed
• Uploads student assessments on web‑based systems (Calipso)
• Completes student evaluations and other clinical documentation for clinical training purposes, including supervised clinical clock hours, letters of recommendation, etc.

Provides professional speech‑language pathology services to individuals.

• With graduate student clinicians, identifies and evaluates speech‑language disorders
• Demonstrates and evaluates use of diagnostic tools
• Develops and evaluates treatment plans
• Confers with family, counselors, school professionals, and other professionals in the evaluation, treatment, and progress of the client
• Uses and demonstrates appropriate treatment methods for receptive and expressive language disabilities, behaviors, and development of alternative means of communication

• Master’s degree in speech‑language pathology approved by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association
• State of Washington speech‑language pathologist license or ability to obtain one

• Four years of experience as a speech‑language pathologist
• A minimum of one year of experience supervising graduate students and previous work experience as a clinical educator at a university

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60‑days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Annual background check and sexual misconduct background check are required for all new employees.

$46.27 – $62.24 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Please visit our Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation for more details. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225;  (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc.