Speech Language Pathology - Full-time Faculty (clinical)

Job Description

This is a full-time (9 or 12 months as desired) faculty position within the Bethel University Speech Language Pathology program (Undergraduate and Master's Programs). The role combines academic instruction, clinical supervision, scholarship, and service. Faculty are to collaborate with the Program Director to advance Bethel’s mission, the program’s mission, and vision to prepare competent entry-level speech-language pathologists by teaching at least 24 credit loads (academic or clinical practicum) and providing leadership and oversight of student clinical education at the John and Joan Wories Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. What you'll do Fulfill the annual teaching requirement by delivering a total of 24 teaching loads across academic instruction and clinical supervision. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses equivalent to approximately 18 academic hours over two to three semesters, leveraging expertise in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). Supervise on-campus clinical practicum experiences for a total of 6 teaching hours, with a specific focus on pediatric/adult populations at the John and Joan Wories Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. Advise undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, professional development, and career planning. Review student performance data (grades, assessments, feedback) to assess progress and collaborate in the remediation process, ensuring timely support. Provide leadership and oversight of student clinical education within the John and Joan Wories Speech-Language Pathology Clinic, collaborating with the Program Director to implement and assess all MS-SLP students' clinical experiences (on-campus and off-campus). Design, support, and lead student success initiatives aimed at improving clinical performance, professionalism, and holistic student growth. Cultivate and maintain community partnerships to secure diverse off-campus clinical placements, aligning with student learning objectives. Lead community outreach and client recruitment efforts specifically targeting individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for the on-campus clinic. Develop and maintain an active personal research agenda that aligns with program and institutional priorities. Engage and mentor students in research and scholarly projects, promoting student involvement in academic discovery. Serve on program, college, and University committees and task forces as assigned, including those focused on graduate student admissions, growth, success, inclusion, and belonging. Foster a collaborative environment by effectively interacting with students, clients/patients, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

Skills: The successful candidate must possess expert knowledge of best practices in didactic and clinical education, along with supervision for SLP students. This expertise includes using student performance data to assess progress and implement effective remediation and student success initiatives focused on clinical skills and professionalism. The role requires strong administrative aptitude for managing daily operations of the John and Joan Wories Clinic and cultivating community partnerships for diverse off-campus placements. Crucially, the candidate must demonstrate a high level of cultural and emotional intelligence to effectively build internal and external relationships, interact with diverse populations, and lead community outreach for culturally and linguistically diverse clients.