Adjunct Position - Communication Disorders and Sciences Program

Job Description

Job Description

Viterbo University's College of Nursing and Health Science-Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position starting August 2025, to teach in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. The adjunct will teach the following course: COMD 512 Diagnostics and Intervention. This course will be taught in-person; remote work is not available for this course.

COMD 512 Course Description: This course covers the principles and practice involved in performing in-depth diagnostic evaluations with individuals exhibiting various communication disorders and planning appropriate intervention programs. Students will gain experience in taking case histories, formulating an assessment battery, evaluating patients, interpreting data, writing diagnostic reports, developing treatment plans, and writing SOAP notes.

For more course descriptions: https://www.viterbo.edu/courses?page=4

Course Design and Length: This is a 3-credit course taken in the fall semester by new, first year graduate students. The course will be taught on Fridays only, from approximately 9 am to 11:45 am for the entire 16-week semester (Aug. 25, 2025-Dec. 12, 2025). The course is designed to introduce students to diagnostic and intervention principles essential to starting off-campus placements in the following spring semester. The course will contain both elements of lecture and clinical simulations.

Clinical Simulations: In addition to traditionally delivered course content, the ideal candidate will be creatively driven to create and deliver several clinical simulations throughout the course, with support from faculty in the program. SimuCase may be utilized to integrate academic learning with clinical knowledge. The adjunct faculty will work closely with the Director of Clinical Education for guidance and support when implementing simulations.

Job Duties: The adjunct for the course will be responsible for all aspects of course design, including appropriate textbook and/or article selection, creation of assignments/quizzes/tests, and all other pedagogical elements of the course. They will be responsible for instructing students each day of the course as well as keeping up with the course Moodle page (similar to Black Board or Canvas). They will be responsible for creating and implementing clinical simulations appropriate to the course content and/or assigning SimuCases, for which they will track and approve clinical simulation hours on the Calipso platform. The adjunct is responsible for timely communications with students in-person or via email throughout the length of the course. Applicants must have the ability to physically be present on campus each day of the course and be able to deliver content for several consecutive hours (with short breaks). Candidates are preferred who can lift a minimum of 25 pounds as needed. The adjunct faculty member reports directly to the Program Director.

Applicants must meet the minimum education and professional experience qualifications listed in order to be considered for the position. All decision are made upon the discretion of the department.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Master's of Science or Art in Communication Disorders and Sciences (MS-SLP or MA-SLP); doctoral-level (Ph.D., Ed.D or SLPD) preferred

Professional/Clinical Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year in full-time clinical experience in either schools or medical settings; the ideal candidate will have multiple years in both settings.
• Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in their primary practice state
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence active and in good standing
• Ability to supervise graduate students (has met ASHA supervision requirements, found here: https://www.asha.org/certification/supervision-requirements/?srsltid=Af…)

Technology Expertise:

Candidates with experience utilizing the following technology platforms are preferred:

• Outlook email, SharePoint, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; experience with Moodle preferred though training will be provided; training will be provided on use of Calipso if the applicant is not familiar with this application

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, college transcripts and their resume and/or curriculum vitae to the application portal for review.

Contact:

Please contact Program Director-Dr. Patti Johnstone (pmjohnstone@viterbo.edu) with questions.

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