Clinical Instructor

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Supervise graduate students as they lead speech and language therapy and evaluation sessions in programs associated with the Robbins Speech Language and Hearing Center.

• Meet individually or in small groups with students to provide feedback and discuss their development of clinical skills performance provide suggestions and identify potential areas of concern.

• Coordinate and oversee client care.

• Teach up to five (5)clinically focused courses per year (fall spring and summer) in the departments accredited Masters program in Speech-Language Pathology

• Maintain current knowledge of the discipline ASHA Certification and professional licensure to practice in MA.

• Review treatment plans SOAP notes evidence-based practice papers summary reports and any other clinical related documentation written by graduate students.

• Assist with recruitment and outreach to attain new clients in the Robbins Center Group Programs.

• Participate in departmental and college meetings and serve on committees as required.

• Collaborate with other professionals inside and outside the College as appropriate.

• Complete administrative work and maintain records as required.

• Provide guidance support and training to other staff members as required.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) required

• 5-7 years of clinical experience in the SLP field required including supervisory experience of students in a clinical or higher educational setting required

• Current ASHA certification and professional license to practice SLP in MA required

• Knowledge of an additional language than English is highly preferred

• Title IX HIPAA and FERPA training preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES May be representative but not all-inclusive of those knowledge skills and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Proficiency in a variety of learning management clinical documentation and file-sharing platforms and the ability to learn new software easily.

• Expert knowledge of the Speech-Language Pathology field including expertise in clinical writing editing and teaching.

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks and requests.

• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to collaborate and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary movement throughout the area is required from time to time.

• The ability to have continuous oral and written communication with students co-workers and supervisors is essential.

• Repetitive movements occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds reaching lifting stooping and the ability to read a computer screen detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels

In addition to a competitive salary Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses dental plans generous time-off programs and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.