Assistant Professor/Clinical

The assistant professor/clinical position will provide the department with full-time teaching and clinical coordination services. Under the direction of the department chairperson and the Clinical Education Director, the assistant professor/clinical position will be responsible for providing didactic teaching and clinical instructions, as well as assisting the Clinical Education Director in all aspects of the clinical education component of the Speech-Language Pathology program.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Ed.D., Ph.D., or SLPD in speech-language pathology.
• Five or more years of full-time experience in speech-language pathology.
• Experience as a clinical SLP supervisor.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Current ASHA-CCC and SLP Texas licensure required.

Desirable qualifications

• Clinical experience in adult, pediatric, or both settings.
• Leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

·         Clinical faculty member’s roles and responsibilities will be determined by Department Chair in coordination with Clinical Education Director, in concert with the department, school, and university’s mission and vision.

·         Duties and workload will be determined individually for the faculty member but will constitute the following:  

o    Teach graduate courses in areas of professional expertise.

o    Assist the Director of Clinical Education in developing, coordinating, maintaining, and continuously evaluating the clinical education program.

o    Assist the Director of Clinical Education in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with clinical partners regionally and nationally to ensure students have appropriate and varied practicum rotations.

o    Provide direct supervision of students in clinical practicum when needed.

o    Evaluate and mentor clinical supervisors to ensure consistent and appropriate instruction and evaluation of students.

o    Conduct clinical program assessment and ensure program adherence to accreditation standards.

o    Assist the department in academic, administrative, and recruitment activities.

o    Other academic and clinical duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

 University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio: UT Health

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (aka UT Health San Antonio) is one of the country’s leading academic health centers. UT Health ranks among the top health sciences universities worldwide in receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. It has provided outstanding health sciences education and training since its founding in 1968.

 

The School of Health Professions

As an integral part of UT Health, the School of Health Professions (SHP) seeks to improve lives through excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, service, and patient care. The SHP strives to educate a diverse student body in becoming outstanding medical laboratory professionals, scientists, and leaders, advance health research and scholarship, and provide health services and education to the community.

 

The SHP offers bachelor's degree programs in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences, and Respiratory Care and master’s degree programs in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Imaging Sciences, Respiratory Care, and Speech-Language Pathology. Advanced training is available through clinical doctoral degree programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy and a PhD program in Health Sciences.

 

Applications are now being sought and will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. 

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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