Clinical Educator - Temporary Pool

Department Speech, Lang, Hear, Sci

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POOL FOR APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN TEMPORARY CLINICAL EDUCATOR WORK WITH THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE HEARING SCIENCES DEPARTMENT AT MSU DENVER. THE NUMBER OF THESE TEMPORARY, PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES VARIES DEPENDING UPON THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM. AS SUCH, NOT EVERYONE IN THE RECRUITMENT POOL WILL BE CONTACTED OR SELECTED FOR A ROLE.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

About the Department

The Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences department prioritizes values that reflect those of the university at large including a shared commitment to community, accessibility, diversity, respect and excellence (cadre). We are a collaborative team that includes four full-time faculty, three full-time clinical educators, and a talented group of professional staff and part-time affiliates. We offer both an undergraduate degree in speech, language, hearing sciences and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, with an optional concentration in bilingual (Spanish-English) service provision. The Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic is a no-cost, on-campus clinic that supports the greater Denver-metro community.

Our department strives to improve how knowledge is translated from the classroom to the clinic by breaking down traditional educational silos. We encourage students to join faculty in clinical research and advocacy efforts. These collaborative projects have received external funding and been shared with national audiences. With the newly launched simulation and skills lab and the opening of the Gina and Frank Day Health Institute Tower in Fall 2027, there are significant opportunities for interprofessional partnerships and community-serving programs.

Position Summary

The Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences (SLHS) and the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program of MSU Denver seeks speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to be part-time clinical educators. This is an hourly position with no benefits with varying hours per week, on an as-needed basis (PRN). Applicants must be able to work in-person, on campus in Denver, Colorado.

The Department is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, along with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Applicants will provide as-needed supervision of graduate student clinicians in the MSU Denver Speech Language Clinic and/or community-based sites as they provide speech-language and cognitive-communication interventions for clients across the lifespan. Clinical Educators will review lesson plans and clinical documentation and provide timely feedback to graduate student clinicians. Clinical Educators must be committed to graduate clinical education and current professional practices and demonstrate ability to quickly learn and use several different technology platforms including Canvas, ClinicNote, VALT and Calipso.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

• Certification from American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA)

• ​Have completed a minimum of nine months of practice experience post-certification and meet ASHA's 2020 Standards for supervision, including the self-attestation on the ASHA website

​ Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience mentoring graduate students and/or novice speech­ language pathologists

• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners.

Schedule Information

This is a student-facing position. While virtual supervision may be possible at times, applicants must be able to work in-person, on campus in Denver, Colorado for the majority of student meetings and supervision.

Work hours vary dependent upon departmental and program needs.

Salary for Announcement

Hourly position paid at $45/hour for time as needed (PRN)

Instructions to Apply

In order to be considered as an applicant, you must apply via our career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, by searching JR104527.

For best consideration, please include the following four (4) documents:

1. CV or resume
2. Cover letter
3. Copies of all unofficial transcripts
4. A list of three professional references, including names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses, noting your relationship with each reference.

Please Note:

• If you have been previously employed by the department, you will only need to submit a revised CV.

• If you have not been previously employed by the department, you will need to attach all of the requested documentation

• If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application, please email documents to: [email protected], subject line: Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN Position

Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents into one pdf file if needed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Posting Representative Darrick Conroy Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Background Checks Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.