Instructor, Speech-Language Pathology and Facilitator, Clinic Placement - 998948

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Primary Purpose:

Arrange for off-site clinical placements; provide support to off-site clinical students and supervisors, complete site visits.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Participates in all program orientations for new students.
2. Conducts orientation for all clinic students as to purpose and requirements of externships.
3. Assigns graduate students to off-site placements in settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, private practices, nursing homes, rehabilitations centers, schools.
4. Establishes affiliation agreements and make recommendations for appropriate execution of affiliation agreements.
5. Monitors students in off-site clinical placements through site visits and by telephone.
6. Serves as a resource for off-site supervisors.
7. Manages problems associated with specific graduate students during the course of clinical experiences.
8. Works collaboratively with other faculty involved in off-site clinical placements.
9. Works with Clinic Coordinator to maintain active affiliation agreements and other documentation in a current database.
10. Reviews off-site evaluations of student performance and assign final grades to students.
11. Reviews program portfolio including initial, interim and final portfolio reviews.
12. Works with Clinic Director to periodically edit and revise the Manual for Clinical Practicum.
13. Organizes, develops and manages the annual Supervisors' Conference and the Virtual Job Fair.
14. Works collaboratively with NSU Schools in the establishment of inclusive cross disciplinary affiliation agreements.
15. Teaches courses (site based or online).
16. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Communicate effectively with others, with or without the use of an interpreter.
2. Communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
3. Work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
2. Florida license in Speech-Language Pathology.

Required Education: Master's Degree

Major (if required: Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology

Required Experience: Three (3) years relevant experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.