Adjunct Teaching – Communication Disorders - COMD 688R: Clinical Educator

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching – Communication Disorders - COMD 688R: Clinical Educator

Posting End Date: March 5, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: April 28, 2026

Required Degree:  MS in a related field.

The required degree must be completed by the start date. 

Experience: 

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Utah
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• Completed a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education in Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology (See ASHA 2020 Certification Standards)
• Experience supervising graduate student clinicians
• Experience with assessment and treatment of adults and children with a wide variety of communication disorders
• Preference given to applicants who have clinical experience with both adult and child populations.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Provide direct supervision while graduate students are in direct contact with clients at the BYU Speech and Language Clinic. Direct supervision must meet the minimum standard of 25% live supervision per client, must take place periodically throughout the semester, and supervision must be conducted in such a way that the client’s welfare is maintained (see 2020 Certification Standards - link below)
• Provide appropriate and timely indirect supervision in the form of verbal and written feedback regarding clinical skills.
• Provide support and feedback in the planning stages of assessment and treatment.
• Provide hands-on teaching through student consultations and co-treatment/intervention demonstrations.
• Provide instruction regarding current evidence-based therapy techniques.
• Provide verbal feedback on clinical writing during pre-conferences, editing clinical writing and signing off on all daily notes and report.

Reference:  https://www.asha.org/Certification/2020-SLP-Certification-Standards/

As an adjunct clinical educator, you will receive support from the department to earn CEUs, pay ASHA and USHA dues, and attend the ASHA conference if employed during the Fall semester.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.