Clinical Professor, Assistant Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
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Job Location:
Laramie, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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- Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.
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JOB TITLE:
Clinical Professor Assistant - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is an academic unit within the College of Health Sciences designated as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and includes a small interdisciplinary faculty. A key faculty role is that of the Clinical Professor Assistant. The Clinical Professor is an appointment granted to individuals who hold terminal qualification in their disciplines and who have demonstrated ability and appropriate experience to make significant teaching contributions in health care and disability through programs at WIND. Candidates should hold a terminal degree (minimal masters level) in Communication Disorders with current license in the field and professional certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Candidates should have strong clinical expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with the ability to translate experience into curriculum and instruction providing evidence of legal ethical and professional behavior.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and deliver continuing education/professional development courses/trainings in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with emphasis on early intervention.
- Deliver continuing education/professional development courses/trainings in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment and implementation.
- Provide demonstration services for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT).
- Direct activities of the Wyoming Community of Practice in Augmenative and Alternative Communication.
- Provide clinical support/education in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) to College of Health Sciences Division of Communication disorders College of Education Teacher Education/Special Education.
- Provide clinical support in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to programs agencies or organizations professionals and/or AAC users/family members.
- Provide technical assistance for funding speech generating devices.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve on departmental college university and professional/regional/national or Association of University Centers on Disability committees.
- Maintain professional license within Wyoming as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Maintain membership and clinical certificate of competency with the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong collaborative skills
- Knowledge of wide array of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Attention to Detail
- Analysis of Data
- Formal Presentation Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters in communication disorders; Current license in the field; Professional certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Experience:
- At least 2 years working as speech language pathologist
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and implementation
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years working as speech language pathologist
- Previous development and delivery of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) content
- Experience across age groups and disabilities
- Experience with funding procedures for speech generating devices (SGDs)
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 5/3/2026 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
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