Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

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 Description
**** NOTICE -*
* ** All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
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* 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.
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* 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.
** Applicant Instructions:
** We require the following:
* Letter of interest or cover letter
* Curriculum Vitae
* Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
* Three professional references

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