What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant Professor, Communications Sciences and Disorders position at Western Kentucky University?
The Communications Sciences and Disorders Department seeking candidates for a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor effective January 2027.
The Communications Sciences and Disorders Department is housed within the College of Health and Human Services and offers undergraduate programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders. The Department also offers graduate programs in Speech Language Pathology. Please see the website for more information on our programs: http://www.wku.edu/communicationdisorders/.
The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion as well as departmental and institutional needs. Expectations will be weighed differently depending on the strengths of the candidate and the needs of the department.
- Clinical supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
- Undergraduate student advising as needed
- Instruction at the undergraduate level
- Possible instruction of elective graduate courses in an area of expertise
- Service to the department, college, university, and/or profession
All successful candidates must have the ability to engage in alternative modes of instructional delivery which may include synchronous online (distance learning) courses, and/or IVS. Instruction modality is based on assigned teaching duties.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech and Language Pathology
- Holds or is eligible for KY licensure in area of clinical certification
- At least three years of post-masters experience
- At least two years of clinical supervisory experience
- Strong communication skills
- Evidence of knowledge of technology required for assigned duties.
- Attention to detail and ability to work well with all levels of faculty, staff, and students
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/
For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays