Speech and Language Pathology Director jobs in Nevada

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Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites applications for the position of a Full-time Clinical Supervisor of Speech-Language Pathology. The primary purpose of this position includes training, supervision and education of student undergraduate and/or graduate clinicians by an ASHA certified and Nevada licensed speech-language pathologist. This position reports to the Clinic Director. Responsibilities include supervision of graduate students during their on-site clinical rotation, either at RiteCare Clinic and/or NSC's Speech Language Pathology clinic. The supervisor accepts full responsibility of the client's care plan under his/her licensure.

About the School of Education at NSC

Our School of Education (SOE) is an exciting place to be. More than 1,200 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are pursuing licensure programs in elementary, special, & secondary education, and speech-language pathology. As of Fall of 2021, the School of Education has moved into a brand new building, which includes a speech-language pathology clinic and an early childhood education center.

The Speech -Language Pathology housed in the School of Education is the first graduate program on the campus as of Fall 2019. We have clinical training at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The M.Ed. in Speech -Language Pathology was launched in 2019, and was awarded Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard. #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy accreditation cycle is : July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State College, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach full course load equivalency for clinic supervision and/or clinical courses Fall, Spring and Summer. This is primarily direct and indirect supervision of clinical practicum students at Nevada State College Speech & Language Clinic and at the NSC affiliated Scottish Rite Care clinic. Supervision includes instruction/support for the student's clinical development to integrate academic and clinical application
• May include being a liaison supervisor of Externship settings.
• Must demonstrate a professional clinical model representing the profession including but not limited to ASHA Code of Ethics, HIPAA Regulations, and Confidentiality Guidelines. Student office hours to be held weekly to ensure quality of services and the development of the students' clinical skills.
• Develop protocol for therapeutic and diagnostic services for client care in conjunction with the practicum student, within the Scope of Practice in Speech Language Pathology as described by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Assume responsibility for all written and verbal reports, conferences and other client related and student interactions as well as the clinical documentation using the clinic's EMR system and student evaluation system.
• An integral part of the clinical team participating in Staff/Department Meetings, College Events.
• Support clinical teaching by providing in-services to students and staffing.
• Stay current in the field of Speech, Language Pathology maintaining licensure and evidence based practice protocol, including training on supervision skills.
• Serve on NSC committees

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Nevada license to practice Speech Language Pathology by start of position
• Previous experience supervising student clinicians and/or Clinical Fellows (CF)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience evaluating and treating children and/or adults with speech, language and swallowing disorders.
• Clinical experience in a variety of work settings, including children and adults.
• A desire to work with diverse, first generation and non-traditional students and
• A strong interest in contributing to the development of a new speech-language pathology clinic and community clinic.
• Collaboration skills and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

Rank (non-tenure track). 12 month. Budgeted salary for this position is $64,000. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 15.50% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled (PROJECTED START DATE OF JULY 1, 2022)

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. The review of applications begins on or around 30 days after posting, and will continue until the position is filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed Resume/CV listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Copy of ASHA CCCs and Nevada Licensure (or current state)
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit, as per addressing the required and preferred qualifications, for the position;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your clinical ability (you will be notified before references are contacted

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.
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Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
07/15/2022

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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