ASHS - Speech Language Pathology Instructor

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) invites applications for a full-time faculty member in the inaugural program in speech-language pathology in the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. We are seeking vibrant and innovative individuals at the instructor level. Appointment will be for 12 months with rank and salary commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Position to begin July of 2022.

The cornerstone of the inaugural speech-language pathology program is the education of bilingual speech-language pathologists and clinicians with a focus in culturally responsive practices. The new faculty member should value diversity, interprofessional practice and education, and support the mission of the university for whole person healthcare dedicated to providing an education to meet the needs of a diverse student body and healthcare community.

We are seeking faculty with expertise across all areas of speech, language and swallowing disorders and across the lifespan. The program provides a wide spectrum of state-of the art medical speech pathology instrumentation and equipment for student education and faculty research.

The major responsibility of this position includes serving as a faculty coordinator of the student experience for the student’s off-campus clinical sites under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Education. The program will not have an on-campus clinic, but some supervision may be required in off-campus clinical sites. Graduate teaching responsibilities include teaching in the area of clinical methods pertaining to assessment and intervention of preschool and school-age children with communication disorders, and developing simulation labs and telepractice to support clinical experiences. Engagement in professional and scholarly activities, and service to the university and community are required. The ideal candidate will be interested in participating in collaborative clinical and research programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Candidates with expertise in bilingualism and/or bilingual candidates (Spanish/English preferred) are encouraged to apply
• Evidence of a commitment to culturally responsive practices in diverse and inclusive contexts and communities
• Demonstrated commitment to working across disciplinary boundaries
• ABD in speech-language pathology

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in communication sciences and disorders or related field
• Eligibility for the CCC-SLP
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Arizona
• At least two years in clinical practice

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For specific questions, please contact the chair of the committee, Dr. Christine Vining at christinevining@atsu.edu

Interested applicants may apply here: atsu.edu/ashs-1803

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still . As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of two campuses (Kirksville, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz.) on more than 200 acres with six prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,100 students from 35 countries.

ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.

ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest.