CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Non-Tenure Track

The Duquesne University Department of Speech-Language Pathology in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences is seeking one full-time, 12-month non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. This position will begin on or after June 17, 2025, with reviews occurring annually.

This position requires:

- A master’s degree or doctorate in speech-language pathology

- ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)

- Pennsylvania licensure in speech-language pathology by start of employment

- Five years of professional experience as a speech-language pathologist with clinical experience in language delays/disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, and augmentative/alternative communication (AAC)

- Experience providing clinical education/supervision to students or Clinical Fellows

- Two hours of professional development post-certification in the area of supervision and/or clinical instruction

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

We are looking for a Clinical Assistant Professor who will provide supervision in the Duquesne University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic (DUSLHC) Language Disorders & Autism specialty clinic with an emphasis on pediatric and young adult populations. The DUSLHC is an integral part of our professional phase of clinical education. The DUSLHC is a fee for service clinic open to the community Monday through Friday with hours of operation of 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Over 2,000 clinical encounters for members of the Pittsburgh regional community are provided annually across seven specialty clinics and three semesters of clinical education.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Clinical education and supervision of speech-language pathology students in accordance with ASHA/accreditation standards during clinical service provision on-site in the Duquesne clinic and/or in the community

- To teach evidence-based assessment, treatment, counseling, and consultation skills in face-to-face, telepractice, and simulated clinical settings as well as didactic classroom settings that include undergraduate and graduate speech-language pathology students

- Select administrative responsibilities

- Service to the department, school, university, and professional communities.

Additional duties are:

-To manage incoming client evaluation and treatment scheduling, documentation, and communications

- To develop student planning, client management, documentation, and report writing skills through evaluation and documentation of student performance with feedback

- To work collaboratively with Program Directors and Clinical Professors across specialty clinics

- To mentor students one-on-one for individualized learning experiences

- To support professional learning in the community

- To maintain positive interpersonal relations, effective communication both verbally and in writing, flexibility, and ability to function in a dynamic environment.

Opportunities

- To work within a Department and School whose missions are dedicated to providing graduates with the ability to provide exceptional client-centered care

- To engage in the development, delivery, and expansion of a high-quality health sciences program

- To be a part of a campus community that values a commitment to professional development and collaboration on research, interprofessional education, and community-engaged experiences

Experience in pediatric and school settings is preferred. Applicants should be prepared to meet all other clinical practice requirements of the position including but not limited to health and immunization requirements, HIPAA/CPR certification, and clearances.

About Duquesne University 

Duquesne University is a private, Catholic, co-educational university with approximately 10,000 students. The University is located on a private, 44-acre campus, which overlooks the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer. Our Mission Statement commits the University to "serving God by serving students." Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty community that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission, and enriches our campus. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA, and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples. To learn more about Duquesne University and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, please visit: https://www.duq.edu/slp. 

How to Apply

Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit: 1) a letter of application reflecting qualifications and interests; 2) a current curriculum vitae; and 3) three letters of recommendation from professional references.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit all materials by April 1, 2025. Please visit   

https://apply.interfolio.com/164674 to apply.

Abigail Delehanty, Ph.D., CCC-SLP | Search Committee Chair

Department of Speech-Language Pathology

Duquesne University

600 Forbes Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15282