Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders - Cleveland State University

Company Description

Keypath Education is supporting Cleveland State University's (CSU) College of Health (COH) and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) search for a full-time tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor in the bachelor's and master's degree programs, beginning January 6, 2025.

CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

A primary function of this position is to serve as the Online Coordinator for the emerging master's degree in speech-language pathology. The graduate program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association CAA/ASHA).

This is a 9-month academic year contract with the possibility of a supplemental summer contract.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professional knowledge, administrative and management skills, academic policy expertise, higher education accreditation experience, and cultural responsiveness. Excellent time management and organizational ability and effective communication skills are required, as are the potential for excellence in online teaching and commitment to online education.

Job Description

This position is responsible for fulfilling all required responsibilities as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) accreditation Standards including program development in accordance with ASHA accreditation standards and those as required by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. Duties include working with faculty colleagues on course development, securing clinical site/partnerships, assist in student recruitment and liaison with appropriate stakeholders. Position will also coordinate and provide clinical supervision, direct student clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice, teach classes in CSD, appropriately assess student learning and performance and initiate community partnerships. The successful candidate will be required to maintain clinical currency.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, or a closely related field (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) from a regionally accredited institution;
• Clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist;
• Annual maintenance of the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and Ohio licensure in speech-language pathology;
• Significant experience (including teaching and supervision) in university settings;
• Experience serving diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in academic teaching in a postsecondary setting, especially online;
• Administrative experience;
• Experience in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging initiatives;
• Scholarly record of publication and/or presentation and/or grant funding;
• Knowledge of accreditation standards for master's programs in Speech-Language Pathology.

Application Instructions

Preference will be given to applications received by September 23, 2024.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter - should explicitly state how the candidate meets each of the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Experience - applicants with teaching experience must include evidence of effective teaching and/or supervision (a list of courses taught and teaching evaluations or reviews)
• Diversity Statement*
• License/Certification - OPTIONAL
• Reference Letter from 3 references - applicants are required to provide contact information for 3 references. References will be contact via email to provide letter of support.

*Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU's inclusive community. For applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience, note how your work will contribute to CSU's commitment to diversity and mission as an urban serving university.

Additional Information

CSU is an urban university with more than 12,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city