UNIV- Instructor - Assistant Director of Clinical Education – College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Speech Language Pathology

Job Description Summary

The Division of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured instructor position as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education. We are seeking a motivated Master’s-level speech-language pathologist (SLP) who has demonstrated experience in SLP education (i.e., clinical fellow/student supervision) and clinical practice. Qualified applicants must have at least five years of clinical experience, hold their CCCs; and be a candidate for state licensure in South Carolina. A Master’s degree in SLP is required. The successful candidate should qualify for appointment at the rank of Instructor; salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000234 CHP - SLP

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured instructor position as the Assistant Director of Clinical Education. We are seeking a motivated Master’s-level speech-language pathologist (SLP) who has demonstrated experience in SLP education (i.e., clinical fellow/student supervision) and clinical practice. Qualified applicants must have at least five years of clinical experience, hold their CCCs; and be a candidate for state licensure in South Carolina. A Master’s degree in SLP is required. The successful candidate should qualify for appointment at the rank of Instructor; salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Ideal applicants have a strong desire to support students in their clinical formation, prior formal or at minimum informal experience educating/Ideal applicants have a strong desire to support students in their clinical formation, prior formal or, at minimum, informal experience educating/supervising SLPs clinically, and knowledge of SLP practice and professional issues. We desire a colleague with a passion for clinical education, well-honed interpersonal collaboration skills, openness to feedback, enjoyment in working in a team environment, and a belief in continuous quality improvement.

The position’s key role (approximately 65% of their effort) is administrative related to coordination of student clinical placements; other responsibilities include teaching the clinical didactic and professional issues courses in the SLP graduate program, academic service (e.g., student advising, committee service, professional service), and scholarship (clinically focused and/or educational).

To apply:

Qualified applicants may apply through MUSC’s Human Resources website at www.jobs.musc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references (Note: References will be contacted only with applicant approval). All inquiries are confidential. For more information, please contact the Division Director of SLP Christina Yeager Pelatti, Ph.D. as search committee chair, at pelatti@musc.edu

Essential Tasks and Functions of the Assistant Director of Clinical Education

·       Coordinate and monitor student clinical placements

·       Assist the Director of Clinical Education with administrative tasks related to clinical placements, curriculum development, and program clinical evaluation

·       Monitor weekly clinical feedback forms and midterm/final clinical evaluations

·       Participate and supervise at the CARES Therapy Clinic for SLP students

·       Complete clinical advising

·       Serve as the Graduate NSSLHA advisor

·       Teach and co-teach clinical didactic and professional issues courses

·       Complete scholarly work

The SLP Grad Program:

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program is a new program that has been approved by the Commission on Higher Education of South Carolina and is a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. We have submitted our application for accreditation with the intent of being fully accredited by the summer of 2025.

The SLP graduate program is grounded in evidence-based practice for didactic and clinical education. The educational philosophy emphasizes motivated, adult learners actively solving problems that they will experience during the evaluation and treatment of patients, guided by experts. Students participate in clinical experiences in all six of their semesters with their final semester being an immersive full-time practicum. Each clinical experience is paired with a didactic course allowing for specific learning objectives and evidence of mastery to be emphasized to ensure that students acquire the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to practice as an SLP.

The Institution:

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC is the oldest medical school in the South, as well as the state’s only integrated, academic health sciences center with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,100 students and 950+ residents in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. MUSC leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health and research funding. For information on academic programs, visit http://musc.edu. 

As the clinical health system of MUSC, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care available, while training generations of competent, compassionate health care providers to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient, and family-centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible at the downtown Charleston campus and through more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliates with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. In 2024, MUSC Health has been rated the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th consecutive year. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit http://muschealth.org. 

MUSC and its affiliates have collective annual budgets of $7.1 billion. The more than 31,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates, and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, technology and patient care. 

The Environment:

Charleston, South Carolina seamlessly blends historic charm with modern conveniences and coastal living. Charleston has consecutively been voted the “best city” in the U.S. from both Conde’ Nast Travelers Magazine and Travel + Leisure. Whether you are interested in architecture, history, arts & culture, premiere dining, outdoor recreation, or beautiful beaches, Charleston SC has it all.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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