What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Instructor position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
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Position Title Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Instructor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Clinical Instructor
Position Number .004301
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Rehabilitation Sciences - 273100
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
The department is seeking a faculty member to provide clinical education and supervision for SLP graduate students in the adult outpatient rehabilitation and inpatient acute-care medical settings.
Experience with instrumental evaluation of voice and swallowing disorders including competency with MBS , FEES and video stroboscopy is desired along with experience working with adults with speech, language and cognitive-communication disorders.
Experience supervising speech-language pathology graduate students is desired.
Opportunities also exist for research collaboration and collaboration with academic faculty to create simulation and skills lab experiences to support student learning.
License/Certification Required
ASHA CCC - SLP , eligibility for NC license in SLP
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences includes fully accredited graduate programs in Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology, a new graduate program in Occupational Therapy (full accreditation expected in 2026), an undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and minors in American Sign Language and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Our students are trained to empower people of all ages to improve/restore their functional abilities, fulfill their daily routines and roles, mitigate limitations or disabilities following injury or illness, and live full lives in the context of differing abilities. In addition, the department is home to the Charles and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic, which provides speech, language, hearing, and pediatric occupational therapy services as an outreach to the community and as a primary site for student clinical training. Students who graduate from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences will transition into their respective positions as quality healthcare practitioners with enhanced clinical skills, knowledge, and values. They will be well-prepared to improve the health and wellness of people across the region, state, and world. The Department emphasizes involvement in the areas of interprofessional education, clinical-academic collaboration, and diversity and inclusive excellence. For more information go to https://rhs.appstate.edu/
Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences ( BCHS ) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in nine undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs, organized into six academic departments. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone’s Wellness District. We also have a presence on our new campus in Hickory. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Appointment Type 1.00
Number Of Months Per Year 12-Months; Leave-Earning
Physical Demands of Position
Must be able to move around a clinic, work with clients in rooms—standing, sitting, and using some computer equipment. No other lifting or physically exerting activity is required.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 03/02/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach / upload the following documents for your application to be considered:
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/16/2026
Search Chair Name Kim McCullough
Search Chair Email mcculloughkc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52623
Posting Number FA00548P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Instructor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Clinical Instructor
Position Number .004301
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Rehabilitation Sciences - 273100
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; CCC - SLP
- Eligibility for North Carolina licensure in speech-language pathology
- Two years experience working with adults with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice disorders
The department is seeking a faculty member to provide clinical education and supervision for SLP graduate students in the adult outpatient rehabilitation and inpatient acute-care medical settings.
Experience with instrumental evaluation of voice and swallowing disorders including competency with MBS , FEES and video stroboscopy is desired along with experience working with adults with speech, language and cognitive-communication disorders.
Experience supervising speech-language pathology graduate students is desired.
Opportunities also exist for research collaboration and collaboration with academic faculty to create simulation and skills lab experiences to support student learning.
License/Certification Required
ASHA CCC - SLP , eligibility for NC license in SLP
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences includes fully accredited graduate programs in Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology, a new graduate program in Occupational Therapy (full accreditation expected in 2026), an undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and minors in American Sign Language and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Our students are trained to empower people of all ages to improve/restore their functional abilities, fulfill their daily routines and roles, mitigate limitations or disabilities following injury or illness, and live full lives in the context of differing abilities. In addition, the department is home to the Charles and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic, which provides speech, language, hearing, and pediatric occupational therapy services as an outreach to the community and as a primary site for student clinical training. Students who graduate from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences will transition into their respective positions as quality healthcare practitioners with enhanced clinical skills, knowledge, and values. They will be well-prepared to improve the health and wellness of people across the region, state, and world. The Department emphasizes involvement in the areas of interprofessional education, clinical-academic collaboration, and diversity and inclusive excellence. For more information go to https://rhs.appstate.edu/
Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences ( BCHS ) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in nine undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs, organized into six academic departments. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone’s Wellness District. We also have a presence on our new campus in Hickory. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Work in the interprofessional outpatient clinic providing assessment and treatment of adults with communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide clinical services to adults in the interprofessional outpatient clinic including assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Work closely with providers in other disciplines (e.g., social work and nutrition) to provide interdisciplinary clinical services to families and interprofessional training opportunities to students.
- Support and create community based programming (e.g., aphasia communication group, Parkinson’s communication group).
- On-call coverage at Watauga Medical Center is required one weekend per month for additional pay.
Appointment Type 1.00
Number Of Months Per Year 12-Months; Leave-Earning
Physical Demands of Position
Must be able to move around a clinic, work with clients in rooms—standing, sitting, and using some computer equipment. No other lifting or physically exerting activity is required.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 03/02/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach / upload the following documents for your application to be considered:
- CV
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Transcripts (no password protected files)
- List of References with Contact Information
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/16/2026
Search Chair Name Kim McCullough
Search Chair Email mcculloughkc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52623
Posting Number FA00548P