Clinical Director of Speech-Language Pathology

POSITION: Clinical Director of Speech-Language Pathology

DESCRIPTION:

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time 11-month position in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program. The position begins January 2025 and will include educating, mentoring and supervising graduate students performing client screenings, evaluations, and treatment (pediatric and adult) at the Dr. William B. Center for Language and Literacy Development and managing the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Clinical instructors review all clinical notes for each client and assess the clinical performance and documentation skills of students.

DUTIES:

• Leads and manages the day-to-day operations of the clinic.
• Delegates tasks during day-to-day operations to appropriate administrative staff, demonstrating sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Assists Program Director in training staff for the effective and successful performance of his/her duties and evaluating their performance.
• Enforces compliance of all university and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversees and manages all clinical operations and services to ensure overall quality assurance.
• Prepares the clinical environment to ensure both students and clients are ready for sessions.
• Teaches and models clinical communication, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Interacts frequently with students to provide direction, guidance, and feedback.
• Assists with administration, scoring, and written reporting of assessments.
• Assists with implementation of treatment sessions.
• Assesses and provides feedback to students regarding proper protocols for clinical documentation.
• Monitors student performance and progress with clinical skills development; provides ongoing feedback; and facilitates student participation in learning activities.
• Assesses student performance on assessment, intervention, interaction and personal qualities.
• Reports student grades at end of term to the MS-SLP program.
• Organizes, maintains, and orders essential clinic materials and equipment.Communicates with MS-SLP faculty to ensure consistent content delivery, address student concerns, and recommend changes for upcoming semesters.
• May lead and/or debrief student participation in clinical simulation activities.
• Assists Program Director in securing practicum/externship placements for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ETBU seeks a qualified individual with a master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology with appropriate state license and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of clinical experience and completion of the ASHA requirement for supervision of graduate students. Supervision experience with graduate students and/or Clinical Fellows is preferred. Candidates must have a strong commitment to academic scholarship, clinical instruction, and student development, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues in a collaborative and respectful learning environment. Candidates must attend any essential training opportunities offered by the program and have strong organizational and time management skills. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning. Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and live lifestyles consistent with the University's biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the individual's local Christian church.

THE UNIVERSITY:

East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.

APPLICATIONS:

Complete the university application using the "Apply" button, and upload the following documents:

Letter of Application

Personal Testimony of Christian Faith

Curriculum Vita/Resume

Statement of Philosophy of Clinical Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview

Official transcripts from all schools attended (Academic Affairs, East Texas Baptist University, One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670-1498 or to [redacted])

Contact information (e-mail, mailing address, necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.

For additional information contact:

Dr. Doug Lockard, Dean

School of Communication and Performing Arts

DEADLINES:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.