Adjunct Faculty - Communication Disorders - COMD 688R Clinical Educator

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

Posting End Date:  November 3, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 11:59pm (MST)

Position Start Date: January 5, 2025

Required Degree: MS in 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 adult populations with stroke, TBI, dysphagia and/or other medical conditions.

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).
• 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/

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

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

Any questions:

Please contact the BYU Speech and Language Clinic Manager, Suzanne Sawyer-Espinoza, suzanne.sawyer@byu.edu or (801) 422-7865.

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

BYU Mission Alignment

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. It is anticipated that BYU faculty members will: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines 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).

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. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.