Speech Language Pathologist

PAY GRADE: 32E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

The Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Educator will play a critical role in the supervision of the clinical education of speech-language pathology students within the in-house Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic at UD and will teach classes within the academic side of the MA-SLP clinical program (2 courses per year in area of specialty).

Under the direction of the Clinic Director and the Chair of the top-ranked Communication Sciences and Disorders program, the Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Educator provides mentorship and supervision to student clinicians, educates students in the classroom, and works directly with a strong team of faculty and staff colleagues to disseminate cutting-edge treatment approaches and theory to students. Ideal candidates excel in both instruction and supervision.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performs academic, clinical, and administrative responsibilities consistent with the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA), federal/state regulations, practice setting requirements, and institutional policy.
• Provides high-quality services to a diverse range of patients/clients with significant student involvement.
• Supervises graduate students in clinical activities and services in the SLHC and community.
• Teaches courses that are consistent with candidates area(s) of expertise.
• Collaborates with academic and clinical faculty/staff to promote, coordinate, plan, and provide opportunities using effective instructional methodologies and technologies.
• Partners with research faculty to design and implement translational research.
• Collaborates with stakeholders within and outside of the University of Delaware community to create, plan, and implement interprofessional education opportunities.
• Participates in service opportunities with the Department, University, and community at large.
• Supports clinical and administrative objectives of the SLHC.
• Maintains a current and working knowledge of developing practice trends and provides effective instruction within these areas.
• Represents the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at community, state, regional, and national events, and helps to educate the University and larger communities regarding the profession of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Aligns with the strategic goals and objectives of CSCD and the SLHC, as well as the overarching goals and objectives of the University.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and four years of clinical service, clinical student supervision, and clinical coordination experience. PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related discipline preferred.
• Certification as a Speech-Language-Pathologist through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language-Pathologist in the state of Delaware.
• Effective communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
• Team-based, interprofessional practice and instructional skills.
• Ability to think strategically and recognize innovative ideas and opportunities.
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Applies knowledge, best practices, policies and procedures to instructional and clinical service opportunities.
• Ability to plan, develop, direct, implement and evaluate strategic communication plans, programs and activities applicable to a research-centered institution of higher education.
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends applicable to higher education institutions.
• Experience with supervision of students and in teaching at the university level preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification preferred.
• Experience in treating both adults and children preferred.
• Computer skills to include word processing, email, PowerPoint, Excel, and preferably database and electronic medical records management systems experience preferred.