Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Canyon, TX

Full time

R-097744

Job Title

Instructor of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Communication Disorders

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary:

The Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences (formerly Communication Disorders) at West Texas A&M University is excited to announce a non-tenured full-time (9 month) instructor position teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs including clinical supervision/education. The position begins as early as January 2027 for the spring semester. This position focuses exclusively on teaching at least 2 didactic courses and providing clinical instruction in the fall and spring semesters with possible additional teaching in the summer.

Work Performed:

• Create a positive and professional environment for undergraduate and graduate students to learn.

• Teach undergraduate courses in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Occasional course assignments may include graduate courses as permitted by accreditation and related regulations.

• Educate and train graduate students in speech-language pathology in assigned practicum sites.

• Participate in recruitment, retention, and related activities necessary for departmental and college operations.

• Engage in university activities including service and scholarly activity. As a non-tenured position, individual publication and research is not expected. Collaboration on scholarly work including continuing education and presentations is strongly encouraged of all faculty.

• Meet with students according to university policies and procedures.

• Report to and complete assigned tasks from department chair/program director regarding accreditation and related initiatives/requirements.

• Collaborate with peers and administration.

• Support departmental, college-level, university, and system level mission and initiatives.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing sciences, communication disorders, or related field.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation (TDLR) license in speech-language pathology or ability to obtain.

• A minimum of 2 to 3 professional years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist in any setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supervising and providing clinical instruction to graduate speech-language pathology/speech therapy students and clinical fellows in various settings with various populations.

• Previous teaching and related education experience in any format or modality including classroom instruction, webinars, workshops, continuing education seminars, or professional in-services.

• Although expertise across service models, settings, and scope of practice is welcome, preference may be given to candidates with a strong medical background including but not limited to adult dysphagia and pediatric feeding.

• Versatility/willingness to work with a variety of special/unique adult and pediatric populations as needed is also highly desirable.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4 .

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Zeth Collom

Department: Speech & Hearing Sciences

Phone: 806-651-5114

Email: [email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.