Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Assistant Professor

Available Title(s):
164-NN_FACULTY - Clinical Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:
Speech Language Pathologist | Clinical Assistant Professor

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (COM) seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as a Speech Language Pathologist to be appointed within the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, joining an interdisciplinary medical team specializing in assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodevelopmental disorders. The COM is establishing a clinical and research-based program of excellence in ASD and neurodevelopmental disorders to provide clinical education, direct clinical services, and community outreach with clinical partners to advance the mission of the college and university in sustaining health for residents of Washington State. WSU, a land grant institution seeks to enhance the capacity of future healthcare providers in the effective assessment and treatment of children with ASD and neurodevelopmental disorders to address a shortage of skilled providers with expertise in this area, and to advance clinical service delivery to rural and underserved communities.

This position has been reposted. All individuals of interest are encouraged to apply.

The position of Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinical Assistant Professor within the ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence will be part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team (MDT) involved in the direct evaluation, preventative care, and treatment of children between birth-18 years of age. In partnership with the Range Community Clinic, this position is responsible for working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and faculty experts in providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment for ASD, and evaluation and consultation for children with neurodevelopmental disorders which may be associated with rare disease and genetic conditions, and support clinical triaging with community health care providers. This position involves direct patient care and clinical supervision of graduate students from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Additional responsibilities include didactic and interdisciplinary seminar teaching, community outreach, and participation on WSU and interinstitutional clinical research teams. This position will have a 12-month faculty appointment in the ESFCOM and report directly to the Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Clinical obligations will be conducted in compliance with Range Community Clinic, following all clinic procedures required for provision of patient care, and in collaboration with the Co-Directors of the ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence leadership team.

For inquiries, contact Dr. Lauren Thompson, lauren.swineford@wsu.edu. The position is open until filled. Learn more about the campus at https://spokane.wsu.edu/

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• PhD in Speech and Hearing Sciences; Masters level candidates may be eligible depending upon experience.
  
• Current national certification by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (CCC's).
  
• Licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Washington or ability to obtain licensure in WA State.
  
• Current HIPAA training and updated ESFCOM HIPAA training to be completed within 30 days of hire.
  
• Five years or more of substantial experience with neurodevelopmental conditions such as assessing, or treating children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions
  
• Demonstrated expertise in current assessment and treatment approaches for ASD, including trained in administration of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
  
• Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in speech-language pathology.
  
• Ability to provide face to face treatment and remote-based treatment and consultation.
  
• Expertise in ASD clinical service and treatment, demonstrated at the national level (i.e., presentations at ASHA or other organizations affiliated with the treatment of ASD and/or communication disorders).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual certification Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials.
  
• Prior experience in a clinical model with a focus on multidisciplinary assessment for ASD.
  
• Trained to level of 'research reliable' in ADOS assessment.
  
• Prior experience being part of a clinical research team associated with ASD research and/or scholarly work in ASD.
  
• Demonstrated experience with three years or more of clinical supervision of graduate students in speech-language pathology.
  

Department and College:

The ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence will be housed in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences (SHS). SHS is one of five departments in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, located on a beautiful and growing health science campus that also includes Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and Education. Department faculty have extra- and intramural research funding in autism, hearing impairment, childhood apraxia and dysarthria in rare diseases, automatic speech recognition, and speech electrophysiology. SHS faculty provide clinical education and research experiences for students within and outside of the department, holding many long-standing relationships with clinical partners and school districts in the eastern Washington region and across the State. This new program will integrate direct service, clinical research opportunities, and community education in collaboration with these community partners.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA
Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/speech-hearing-sciences-degree-program/

Annual Salary Range: $75,000- $90,000 dependent on qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%
Tenure Track: No
Temporary End Date: This position has an initial 2-year contract which is expected to be extended. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Screening Begin Date: April 10, 2023; open until filled.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation OR contact information for search committee to obtain recommendation letters (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Spokane-WA/Speech-Language-Pathologist_R-9178-1

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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