Part-Time Lecturer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Summer 2025

Description

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications to teach a one credit fieldwork course in Summer 2025.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University has R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching across 11 schools and colleges, including Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both students and faculty. 

The CSD graduate program is located on the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine, California. The campus is designed to foster an inter-professional educational environment and cutting-edge technology in teaching and practice. The campus is home to accredited graduate health science professional programs offering the following degrees: Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Master of Physician Assistant Sciences; Doctor of Physical Therapy; and Doctor of Pharmacy. The campus is distinguished by its innovative research laboratories, teaching and learning technology, and emphasis on inter-professional education, evidence-based practice, and health promotion and prevention. The Institute for Interdisciplinary Brain and Behavioral Sciences, an integral part of Crean College, is located on the Rinker campus. It provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research with leaders in neuroscience. Additionally, the CSD program is associated with the RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Orange County, and strategically located near 30 school districts and medical centers in the heart of Orange County. The department houses the Adult Learning Lab, a unique clinic that exclusively assesses and treats adults with acquired brain injury and other neurological problems.

The mission of the CSD department is to prepare ethical, research-conscious, and culturally responsive speech-language pathologists committed to assessing, preventing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in diverse populations across the lifespan. The CSD program is 14 years old and is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA). Based on a cohort model, the program prepares graduates to provide services in medical, school, and private practice settings.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities/Position Summary

Clinical supervisors located on the Rinker campus at Chapman University’s Adult Learning Lab supervise our students conducting speech therapy for adults with acquired speech, language, cognitive, fluency, voice and swallow disorders. Their role is to teach one fieldwork course and supervise students for individual and group therapy sessions, where they interact, assess and treat adult participants.  Supervisors are responsible for guiding their students in creating therapy plans (performing person-centered care and evidence-based practices) and completing professional documentation.  In addition, supervisors are responsible for guiding the students on which assessments and therapy tasks they need to utilize for certain therapy sessions.

Supervisors are responsible for providing feedback to students regarding the therapy sessions they conduct in person or through telehealth. The supervisor approves the student hours through CALIPSO.  They provide feedback and constructive guidance on the student’s therapy skills and professionalism through weekly meetings and grading through CALIPSO.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• California State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least 3 years of practice as a licensed speech pathologist working with adults with acquired adults with acquired communication, cognitive, and swallow disorders
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment
• Experience in inclusive education and differentiated instruction.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
• Curriculum Vita