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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Director of Speech-Language Pathology Clinics. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring high-quality clinical training for students, managing faculty and staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. This position will also play a key role in budgeting, policy development, and fostering relationships with external partners and the community.

About the Nevada State University School of Education:

The School of Education at Nevada State University is an exciting place to be. More than 930 undergraduates, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are pursuing licensure programs in elementary, special, secondary, and bilingual education, as well as school educational psychology, and speech-language pathology. As of Fall 2021, the School of Education moved into a brand-new building, with state-of-the-art facilities that feature “smart” classrooms, bright open spaces, windows, and more.

The Speech-Language Pathology Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, as well as the Speech-Language Pathology Clinic are housed in the School of Education. The Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) program in speech-language pathology {residential} at Nevada State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Note that by 2025, the degree is approved to change to Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology.

About the Nevada State Speech-Language Pathology Clinics:

The Nevada State Speech-Language clinic provides therapy services at two locations, on-campus and at the Scottish RiteCare Clinic in the center of Las Vegas. The clinics are specialized facilities dedicated to diagnosing and treating communication disorders and difficulties related to speech, language, voice, fluency, cognition, and swallowing. Our clinics offer comprehensive assessments that evaluate an individual’s communication abilities and identify any impairments or delays. Treatment plans are then tailored to address specific needs, which may include speech therapy exercises, language intervention, voice therapy techniques, or swallowing therapy. Additionally, the NS Speech Language/RiteCare Clinics often provides counseling and support for individuals and their families to help them better understand and cope with their communication challenges. All services are provided to families at no-cost.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: 

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work with the SLP program director to perform program assessment activities and accreditation documentation.  
• Keep current with accreditation and licensure rules and share updates/ changes with program faculty and SLP UG and Graduate level students. 
• Oversee management of scheduling, student clinical hours, and related KASA skills, using electronic system, (i.e. CALIPSO).  
• Facilitate assignment of supervisors to clinicians and function as a liaison supervisor between the student and the on-campus NSU Clinic and off-site RiteCare Clinic.
• Review and oversee clinical equipment needs for the on campus and Rite Care clinic and be involved in purchasing recommendations.
• Participate/Assist Facilitation of UG and GR student orientation trainings.  
• Facilitate the training of SLP clinical supervisors
• Manage pertinent employee Workday tasks for full-time clinical supervisors and/or related student workers.   
• Responsible for evaluating the performance of full and part-time clinical supervisors.
• Collaborate with the Externship Coordinator to help cultivate and enhance the quality of SOE partnerships with community speech pathology services, including but not limited to CCSD K-12 schools, the RiteCare Clinic, and various medical facilities as needed.  
• In collaboration with the Externship Coordinator, demonstrate a strong commitment to the initiative of building out the speech language pathology pipeline within the Nevada community.
• Possibility of teaching undergraduate or graduate clinical course(s). 

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• Eligible for a Nevada license to practice Speech Language Pathology.
• A minimum of three years of SLP practice.
• Previous supervisory experience. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for student success and team building.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Desire to work with diverse student and client populations.
• Experience working in variety of clinical service delivery settings.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Salary & Benefits 

Budgeted salary for this position is $83,120. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled 

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants 

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu. 

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State
• University.
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.