Part-Time Clinical Instructor

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The temporary, part-time, grant-funded Clinical Instructor position reports to the Director of Clinical Programs and will provide clinical supervision to graduate students in the Robbins Speech Language and Hearing Center, supporting the clinical requirements of the department's accredited Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted student training in bilingual assessment and intervention.
• Assist in the selection of bilingual materials to expand clinical resources.
• Assist in developing project goals and measuring outcomes.
• Supervise graduate students as they lead speech and language evaluation and therapy sessions.
• Meet with students to provide feedback and discuss skills, grades, suggestions, and concerns.
• Coordinate and oversee client care.
• Lead individual and group supervision meetings with the graduate student clinicians.
• Maintain current knowledge of the discipline by attending meetings, reading professional journals, and participating in community-based professional activities.
• Review and provide feedback on treatment plans, SOAP notes, evidence-based practice papers, and summary reports written by graduate students.
• Assist with recruitment and outreach to attract new bilingual clients in the Robbins Center.
• Collaborate with other professionals as appropriate.
• Complete administrative work and maintain records as required.
• Provide guidance and training to other staff members as required.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) required.
• 3 or more years of experience in the SLP field working with bilingual populations required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certifications and Massachusetts state SLP licensure required.
• Knowledge of a second oral language, in addition to English, required.
• Documentation of completed continuing education training in the area of supervision required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in a variety of learning management, clinical documentation, and file-sharing platforms, and the ability to learn new software easily.
• Expert knowledge of the Speech‑Language Pathology field, including expertise in clinical writing, editing, and teaching.
• Ability to supervise graduate student clinicians.
• Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks and requests.
• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to collaborate and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Physical Abilities

• The position is generally sedentary, with movement throughout the area required from time to time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Repetitive movements and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds are expected.
• Ability to read a computer screen, detect color‑coding, and read fine print.

The hourly rate for this position is $55 an hour. Grade of Position: T01N. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8.00