The Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, supervises graduate and undergraduate student clinicians working with clients and provides service to the department. Additional responsibilities may include teaching graduate and undergraduate-level practicum courses, depending on departmental needs.

This is a full-time, 12-month, clinical faculty position with fall, spring, and summer responsibilities.

Reports to: Department Chair

Position Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.

Responsibilities

• Supervises graduate and undergraduate student clinicians working with clients.
• Writes letters of recommendation for students applying for graduate school, as requested by students.
• Attends department meetings and retreats and/or reviews minutes.
• Assumes additional responsibilities, as determined by the needs of the Elmhurst University Speech Language Hearing Clinic (SLHC) and Department, as negotiated with the Clinic Director (e.g., attending open houses, participating in the admission committee).
• Remains a certified ASHA member in good standing.
• Maintains Illinois State licensure.
• Completes CEU requirements as required for ASHA certification and IL licensure.
• Completes ASHA clinical supervision requirement (2 hours minimum in supervision).
• Demonstrates Clinic Essential Functions.
• Knows and abides by the policies and procedures currently in existence in the SLHC.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.
• Performs other faculty-related duties consistent with the department and University's mission and needs as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s (or Doctoral) Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Illinois state licensure.
• At least four years of full-time clinical experience, with previous experience supervising graduate students preferred.
• Ability to work well with students and as a team member with department members.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills and professional writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High degree of flexibility.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is often sedentary in nature and requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills. Work may require occasional lifting, bending, carrying, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Benefits

An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here.