Job Details
- Job Title: Part-Time Instructor (Clinical Supervisor-Communication Sciences & Disorders)
About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
This position entails providing clinical teaching and supervision on and/or off campus during fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. The primary focus of the clinical supervisor is to provide clinical supervision and training to graduate student clinicians. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with maintaining program development (e.g., establishing and following policies and procedures, forms, or protocols), mentoring CSD students on and/or off campus; teaching clinical seminars; supervising simulated experiences (e.g., using Simucase), assisting with marketing and client outreach to increase client volume, and participation in undergraduate student learning experiences.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
Teaching - 100%
Teaching
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Master's degree in the appropriate field Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders; Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from ASHA;
Eligible for state licensure in speech-language pathology in Georgia;
Maintain compliance with departmental policies and ASHA requirements regarding required minimum standards for observation/oversight of graduate student clinicians' treatment and diagnostic activities;
Minimum of three years' service in public schools, healthcare, or teaching at the University level;
Minimum of one year experience in speech-language pathology supervision;
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting;
A record of mentoring students;
Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in individuals from 0-99+ years of age and/or school age disorders;
Experience working with individuals with a variety of disorders including literacy, school-aged language, pediatric feeding, autism, cognitive, swallowing/feeding, and assistive technology.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:
- professional references with current contact information
- documentation of academic credentials
- employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:
- ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
- view social media outlets, and
- remove job postings without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
- successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
- reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
- satisfactory credit check
- successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- pre-employment drug testing
- confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
- New employee orientation
- VSU’s Annual Compliance Training:
- USG Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Motor Vehicle Policy
- Workers Compensation (new hires)
- Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
- USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker’s Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
Background Check
Standard
Accommodations
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