12-month Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Supervisor

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a selective liberal arts and sciences college of 2,500 students, including 22 percent first generation college students, 22 percent Pell Grant students, 23 percent students of color, and 17 percent international students.  Our beautifully wooded and largely residential campus is located in Rock Island, IL, a diverse Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River with 400,000 residents less than three hours west of Chicago. 

Strengthening our diverse and inclusive community is central to the college's mission and strategic plan. We seek applicants with an interest in fostering rigorous, inclusive, and high-impact learning environments for a diverse student body. Details about Augustana College, faculty life, and the Quad Cities all are available at Teaching at Augustana.  

Job Description:

Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, invites applications for a 12-month speech-language pathology clinical supervisor professional faculty position in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department beginning in June 2024. Candidates must be able to work until 7 pm at least two nights per week. 

Full-time clinical faculty primarily mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate CSD and SLP students during their clinical experiences during the fall, January term, spring, and summer semesters. Other duties include participating in clinical staff meetings, participating in departmental recruitment efforts, writing letters of recommendation for undergraduate CSD majors, assisting with comprehensive examination evaluations, serving as an academic advisor, and/or serving on the graduate student selection committee. 

The Augustana CSD department has a well-established undergraduate program and started a master's program in 2020 that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. For over seven decades, CSD students have completed practicum experiences in the Augustana College's Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing, where a diverse caseload of over 100 clients is served each semester.   

Requirements:

A master's or clinical doctorate degree in speech-language pathology, current ASHA certification, and Illinois state licensure (or eligibility to acquire licensure) are required. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in speech-language service delivery and clinical supervision of graduate and/or undergraduate student clinicians. Successful candidates  also will show interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in all aspects of speech-language service practice in and out of the clinical setting; strong interest in developing and strengthening relationships within the department, campus, and Quad Cities community; commitment to providing a high quality clinical education in the context of a liberal arts education; ability to respect and actively support the work of other colleagues; a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion; and outstanding time management, written communication, and verbal communication.  

Experience and interest in working with students and community members of many backgrounds will be an asset for applicants. 

Additional Information:

Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Augustana College provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Application Instructions:

A complete application includes: a cover letter indicating an interest in and understanding of clinical supervision in a liberal arts undergraduate and graduate setting, curriculum vitae, copy of ASHA card and Illinois state license; and names and contact information of three professional references who can address clinical skills and/or clinical supervision work.  Questions may be directed to the CSD Department co-chair, Allison Haskill at [email protected].   To guarantee full consideration, please submit all application materials by April 22nd. The position will remain open until filled.