The Ithaca College School of Health Sciences & Human Performance invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and fieldwork coordinator position to begin July 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as feasible. This is a non-tenure eligible three-year renewable appointment; this position can be fully remote. The successful candidate will teach assigned classes in speech-language pathology and serve as the fieldwork coordinator for our online master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, participating in departmental, school, and college service; and advising students as needed. Scholarly activity is required per departmental policy for clinical faculty. The fieldwork coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of clinical placements for online students in the M.S. degree program, in cooperation with the contract specialist for the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and the graduate chair of the online program. The position requires the ability to manage databases, maintain records, meet deadlines, and problem-solve under tight timelines. The coordinator serves as the supervisor and liaison for all practicum experiences for the online graduate modality.

The School of HSHP is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment for its campus community. To that end, candidates with related experience are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and expertise in these areas. Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals, with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements: master’s degree in communication disorders; Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; minimum of 3 years’ experience in provision of clinical service; at least 1 year of clinical supervisory experience; potential for excellence in teaching. Minimum of 2 hours continuing education in clinical supervision, per ASHA requirements. Preferred characteristics include: prior experience in academic teaching in postsecondary setting; supervising clinical placements; experience and expertise in online teaching; administrative experience; experience in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging initiatives.

About the Department:

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Ithaca College recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The master’s degree in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Ithaca College is consistently ranked among the best in the Northeast, and is noted for hands-on preprofessional education, offering both liberal arts and professional degrees. The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance offers graduate degrees in a range of allied health and medical fields, including athletic training, exercise science, occupational and physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online at https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/prospective-faculty-staff and attach a CV, cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the position, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Lynne Hewitt, Professor & Department Chair, at lhewitt@ithaca.edu, or to Dr. Lauren Wright-Jones, Graduate Chair, online modality, at lwrightjones@ithaca.edu . For fullest consideration, applications should be received by June 1, 2024.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Full time bargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teaching term appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure track basis employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus. Information about the Union can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/contingent-faculty-union

Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$77,500

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

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