Assistant Professor - Clinical Track, Department of Communication Sciences and D

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is searching for an on‑site faculty member who will contribute to the department’s clinical teaching, service, and scholarly missions as a simulation program coordinator. Simulation is crucial to student learning and accumulation of clinical hours and competencies required for graduation. This is a 12‑month, full‑time Assistant Professor – Clinical track position (1.0 FTE) with commensurate pay with education and experience. The preferred start date is Fall 2026.

Essential Functions

The overarching duties of this role would include curriculum development, clinical supervision and training, coordination, and development of simulation efforts primarily in MA‑SLP programs with support for other departmental programs.

The simulation coordinator will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a comprehensive simulation curriculum that complements and enhances traditional clinical education experiences.

The simulation coordinator will design, implement, evaluate, and manage simulation opportunities targeting essential clinical competencies across disorder areas, service delivery settings, and populations.

Furthermore, they will integrate simulation learning outcomes with course objectives, ASHA’s Knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA) standards, and program accreditation requirements.

The coordinator will ensure simulations promote interprofessional education (IPE) and interdisciplinary collaboration. While simulation curriculum development and clinical supervision is central to this position, instruction, service, and scholarship activities are also required, consistent with the missions and faculty evaluative criteria of the University, College, and Department.

The simulation coordinator will collaborate with faculty, clinical instructors, and community partners to embed simulation experiences into academic and clinical settings. They will provide training in simulation pedagogy, development, debriefing, and reflective techniques, and support the integration of clinical decision‑making, professional communication, and ethical reasoning into simulation activities.

This role will also include duties as a resource and collaborator to course instructors within the college and Academic Health Center for classroom‑based simulation activities.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s (or higher) in Speech‑Language Pathology

Current CCC‑SLP (or eligibility).

Current license to practice speech language pathology in Ohio (or eligibility)

At least three (3) years of clinical experience

At least three (3) years of supervisory experience graduate students and / or CFs

Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology

Strong organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow‑through

Ability to work independently

Interest, ability, and commitment to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

Ability to assist with tasks assigned by Department Chair

Additional Qualifications Considered

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing / using simulation‑based education in SLP or healthcare / educational environments.

Knowledge of best practices for supervision and student assessment in simulation activities.

Knowledge of best practices in simulation debriefing and reflection

Experience with simulation platforms

Certification in healthcare simulation or related certification

Experience with communication modalities / Alternative Augmentative Communication devices, software, platforms

Competency and certification in instrumental evaluations : FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) certified or experience, MBS (Modified Barium Swallow) competence, PMV (Passy‑Muir Valve) experience and patient education. Prior experience in academic teaching / instruction

Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, CALIPSO)

Clinical Specialty Certification(s)

Active in professional activities at local, state, and / or national levels

Experience in clinic management / administration

Application Requirements

CV / Resume

Cover Letter

Simulation and Supervision Statement

In a statement of 500 words or less, describe your vision and proposed plan for integrating clinical simulation training into the speech‑language pathology program at the University of Cincinnati. Explain how synchronous / asynchronous simulation‑based education can enhance the development of students’ clinical knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors, and detail the specific simulation techniques and methods you would use. Be sure to address how your approach connects to evidence‑based practice, principles of student supervision, and learner‑centered pedagogy.

Contact information for three (3) references

Course evaluations will be requested from applicants who have prior teaching experience if selected for an on‑campus interview

Applicants without a cover letter or CV / Resume will not be considered.

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