Adjunct for Speech-Language Pathology
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ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
Kansas City, MO, US
Summary
The adjunct faculty will instruct didactic and clinical courses while supervising students in clinical practicum settings. They will also collaborate with department leadership to ensure the program meets professional accreditation and certification standards.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO 64110The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Department at Rockhurst University is expanding the Master of Science in SLP program. We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach both didactic and clinical courses as needed. The adjunct faculty work collaboratively to plan and implement a high-quality program that meets or exceeds professional accreditation and certification requirements. This position requires engagement with clinical sites, clinical educators, students, interprofessional groups, professional organizations, university administrators, and faculty.
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Assess clinical skill development of student clinicians and provide support when needed
Instruct courses/labs as needed each semester
Supervise clinical practicum in community placements, if needed
Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the program
Other duties as assigned to support program operations and student success
Flexibility to teach diverse course content
Position Requirements:
EdD or PhD
Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a university setting
Alignment with the mission of Jesuit education
Previous teaching experience (Preferred)
Applicants should submit a cover letter with three work/professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.
Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. In order to qualify as a candidate, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Qualifications
Rockhurst University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in Kansas City, Missouri. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in Kansas City, a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. The highest caliber of academia, leadership, and service to others is the foundation in which we build a transformative experience for students. For over 100 years, Rockhurst has educated students rooted in the liberal arts tradition.
Our program provides undergraduate and graduate students with a solid background in their chosen field using research-informed teaching practices for either the classroom or professional setting. Our mission is to develop educational leaders - teachers who are actively engaged in educational matters as collaborative, reflective practitioners, who support environments that are challenging, ethical, and inclusive. We foster inquiry, intellectual creativity, and evidence-based decision making to equip our students to face the challenges of our global society. Our students become men and women for and with others, and we model and provide academic excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
The Rockhurst University educator preparation programs are approved on the national level through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). We are accredited on the state level by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Founded
1910
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Rockhurst University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in Kansas City, Missouri. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in Kansas City, a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. The highest caliber of academia, leadership, and service to others is the foundation in which we build a transformative experience for students. For over 100 years, Rockhurst has educated students rooted in the liberal arts tradition.
Our program provides undergraduate and graduate students with a solid background in their chosen field using research-informed teaching practices for either the classroom or professional setting. Our mission is to develop educational leaders - teachers who are actively engaged in educational matters as collaborative, reflective practitioners, who support environments that are challenging, ethical, and inclusive. We foster inquiry, intellectual creativity, and evidence-based decision making to equip our students to face the challenges of our global society. Our students become men and women for and with others, and we model and provide academic excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
The Rockhurst University educator preparation programs are approved on the national level through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). We are accredited on the state level by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Founded
1910
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri