Job description

Delaware Valley University invites applications for a non-tenure track assistant or associate faculty position in its fully online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position to begin in Fall (August) 2025. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of full-time clinical experience working in the adult medical population and will hold ASHA CCC-SLP licensure. Preference will be given to candidates who possess 3-5 years or more teaching full time disordered didactic classroom courses in higher education along with clinical supervision experience. The specific concentration of specialty must be in the areas related to adult cognitive communication, dysphagia, and motor speech disorders. Online teaching experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be an innovative educator, fully versed with experiential learning, and an active contributor to fostering an inclusive environment and welcoming learning community.

The successful candidate will teach a full-time schedule of courses in the program, participate in program development and assessment, support efforts related to the accreditation of the program, engage in research programs and projects, serve on departmental and college-wide committees, and contribute to other areas of institutional service.

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {distance education} at Delaware Valley University is a Candidate for Accreditation 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. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Student workers (as necessary/appropriate).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach graduate-level courses in areas of expertise.
Participate in curricular design, course and program review, and program assessment and evaluation.
Support clinical instructional needs and supervision of students during their placements, as appropriate.
Provide students with curricular and career advising.
Serve on program admissions committee by interviewing and evaluating admission applicants.
Represent the program internally and externally, including the presentation of research at conferences.
Serve on department, school, and university committees; ad hoc task forces; and workgroups.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with interprofessional collaborative education/practice, online teaching and learning, innovative learning platforms (e.g., high technology simulation, use of standardized patients) and pedagogical methodologies, and accreditation and certification standards
Knowledge and expertise in the clinical and emerging practice areas of speech-language pathology
Experience or interest in interprofessional education, leadership development, public health, and/or clinical practice
Ability to collaborate with students, staff, and faculty members across the university community
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate as a team member
Excellent rapport and network-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Competence and ability to develop requisite knowledge of computers, technology, and software (or similar tools/programs) to perform assigned tasks

Education and Experience:

A master’s degree in speech-language pathology, audiology, or a similar related degree is required. A terminal doctoral degree (i.e., PhD or EdD) is strongly preferred in speech-language pathology.
Current state license to practice in professional area of expertise and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP or CCC-A) is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Typically standing or walking
Potential local travel (within ~90 miles) to prospective or established clinical rotation locations

Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

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