Part-time Single Term Instructor, Communication Sciences & Disorders - Cleveland State University
Company Description
Keypath Education is supporting Cleveland State University's (CSU) College of Health (COH) and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) search for Part-time Single Term Instructors. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is housed in the COH, along with the departments of Health Sciences & Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work. Together, the COH offers more than 23 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in health professions, nursing programs, social work and related certificate programs all designed to provide clinical and experiential learning, interprofessional practice, and scholarship activities. The COH operates two on-site health clinics that provide hands-on training to our students and health care to our communities. The COH deeply understands its role in advancing health equity, uniquely preparing practitioners and clinicians to practice and lead in a rapidly changing healthcare system. The Communication Sciences Disorders Department values a diverse faculty and staff who can inspire innovation and inclusivity, promote health equity and wellness, and educate with excellence. The department welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable and passionate about working within an urban, cross-cultural learning environment. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Job Description
The Communication Sciences & Disorders Department in the College of Health invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach speech and hearing courses in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates.Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis.Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university.A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.
Qualifications
Except in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, a part-time single term instructor shall possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent (which may include appropriate licensure, certificate, etc.) in the field in which the faculty member is engaged to teach. Continuation of an appointee’s services during successive (not necessarily consecutive) academic terms requires satisfactory teaching evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or EdD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related area
- Content Expertise in any the following area:
- Phonology and Articulation (Speech Sound Disorders)
- Diagnostic Methods
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- Dysphagia
- Fluency Disorders
- Advanced Language Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Behavioral Neurology
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Fundamentals of Research and Design
- Voice and Resonance Disorders
Additional Information CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job