Instructor, Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Starting salary range: $60,950.00 - $71,108.00/annually, depending upon experience. Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents Tuition Reimbursement 17 Paid Holiday/Closure Days Three Paid Personal Days Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Onsite Childcare Center Professional Development Opportunities JOB SUMMARY: The Instructor, Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is a full-time, benefited position responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the Human & Public Services Pathway and other related courses at the community college level. The instructor will teach a range of SLP courses, including introductory courses in speech development and disorder treatment, adult and early childhood speech interventions, field observations, and school-age interventions, catering to students with varied academic and career goals. Responsibilities include developing, revising, and delivering course materials aligned with college standards, and assessing student performance. Instruction is delivered in an online environment, in some cases using digital technologies to deliver instruction synchronously and providing academic support to help students succeed. The instructor must demonstrate a deep commitment to fostering student success through engagement in departmental activities and staying current in the fields of teaching and SLPA through professional development.In addition to classroom teaching in varied environments, the SLPA Instructor will actively participate in student engagement activities such as recruitment, on-campus events and activities, and academic support initiatives. The Instructor will contribute to the continuous improvement of the institution by collaborating with colleagues across the College on curriculum development, program assessment, community building, and student success strategies.The instructor role also involves institutional service, including participation on committees, involvement in accreditation processes, and collaboration on departmental projects. Principal Responsibilities and Results, KSA's ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned). The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Teaching and Learning - Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work. Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners. Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport. Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes. Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies. Competency-Based Design - Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement. Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment. Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline. Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs. Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result. Professionalism - Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community. Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline. Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues. Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge Knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment. Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of the community college. Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics. Knowledge of communication and dissemination techniques and methods as a way to inform, recruit and motivate others. Skills Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Abilities Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments. NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties. Education and Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a related field. License/Certification: current certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Speech Language Pathology. Two years of experience as an SLP. *In lieu of the required degree, candidates with equivalent professional experience, industry certifications, or a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience in instruction, curriculum design, program planning and development, accreditation, and student learning assessment. Two years of experience in clinical care. Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a related field.