Assistant Professor for Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Department: Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Reports to: Chair-Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Dean- Health Sciences

Status: Full-Time Faculty, Exempt

Purpose: Housed within the School of Health Sciences, t he Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers a bachelors degree and is in the process of seeking approval for the Master of Speech-Language Pathology*. The department is committed to developing future professionals with a commitment to meeting the needs of their clients, communities, and professions through personal and professional excellence.
Duties:

• Support the Mission of the University as well as the School of Health Sciences, and the Mission of the Speech-Language Pathology program
• Teach courses in the areas of speech, language, and hearing sciences and speech-language pathology
• Provide clinical supervision for graduate student clinicians
• Promote a culture of inclusion and equity among students and colleagues
• Advise students (undergraduate and graduate)
• Direct student projects and independent studies in areas of expertise
• Provide service to the Department, School, University, and profession
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Promote collaboration within the Department, the School of Health Sciences, across the University, as well as with strategic community partners
• Maintain expertise in clinical specialty areas through ongoing education
• Contribute to the development of action plans and remediation plans for clinical education as needed
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate program assessments
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum
• Participate in strategic plan development and departmental assessments
• Contribute to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements
• Help others accomplish related responsibilities and complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in speech-language pathology or related field (Ph.D., EdD)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology licensure (or licensure eligible)
• Commitment to advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of the program and university
• Expertise in at least one clinical area as demonstrated by previous teaching experiences, scholarship activities, continuing education, and/or clinical practice in expertise area(s)
• Experience with evidence-based service delivery in speech-language pathology
• Meet the criteria for an ASHA-approved clinical supervisor
• Experience with clinical supervision of speech-language pathology students
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated record of or potential for scholarship
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and effective problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience
• 3-5 years clinical supervision experience
• Interprofessional team participation
• Working knowledge of CAA accreditation standards
• Expertise in neurogenic communication disorders, voice, swallowing, hearing, fluency, or speech science

The Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at Mount St. Joseph University is an Applicant for Candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic academic community sponsored by the Sisters of Charity. Mount St. Joseph University is committed to delivering high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention from faculty and staff that are dedicated to student success. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio on the banks of the Ohio River, the Mount offers both urban and rural opportunities for recreation and living.

We seek candidates who embody our University's mission, including a commitment to service, inclusion, and social justice. Applicants must have the ability to work collegially and effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities served by the university.

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