ACCOUNTABILITY: Work under the direction of the Program Director, Department Chair and the Assistant Provost

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The expectations and responsibilities of all faculty require that all have the level of formal education normally expected in their respective disciplines as evidenced by earned degrees, diplomas, licenses, and certificates. In addition, all faculty are expected to have acquired a high level of experience through employment in their respective disciplines commensurate with their faculty responsibilities.

Faculty must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Education and experience appropriate to perform the stated essential job functions.

• Sufficient English language skills to make effective verbal presentations to prospective students, parents, and educational organizations.

• Good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and writing skills needed to write letters and create and complete various reports.

• Ability to assist the public cooperatively and courteously.

• Ability to work independently with minimum instructions, adhere to prescribed routines and practices, maintain records, and to make accurate reports.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Communication Sciences and Disorders or a closely related discipline.

o ABD status may be considered with Ph.D. in hand by July 2025.

o An Ed.D. may be considered, given an academic and clinical background in speech-language pathology.

• Possess a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and be eligible for licensure as a speech-language pathologist in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

• Five years of experience providing clinical services in any setting working with adults as a speech language pathologist.

• Three years of experience providing supervision to graduate students, CFYs or other clinical support staff (e.g., SLPAs, SLA aides).

• Experience teaching courses in a higher education setting.

• Specialization in the area(s) of:

o Adult language and cognition

o Adult motor speech disorders

o Adult dysphagia

o Adult voice

• Evidence of the ability to provide leadership for development or expansion of programs or services.

• Evidence of a commitment to culturally sustaining practices in diverse and inclusive contexts and communities

• Reliable transportation and internet access.

• Reside within the tri-state area (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mentoring students in the academic setting, academic excellence, and design and development of high-quality courses in areas of expertise.

• Knowledge and experience with the delivery of online learning with experience working with instructional design team.

• Experience with Canvas/other online learning modules, and teaching in higher education in the online learning environment.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume/CV to Donna Daigle at ddaigle@neit.edu.