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• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University prepares highly effective, culturally diverse speech, language, and hearing professionals to serve and advocate for individuals in their communities. We provide innovative, accessible, student-centered educational programs in an inclusive and caring environment.
We offer a Master of Science degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology through a competitive full-time or part-time (Summer Track) program.  The Summer Track program includes cohorts of students at both the Flagstaff Mountain Campus and at the NAU Yuma campus. We also offer an undergraduate degree to prepare students for graduate work in speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate program. In addition, the department operates the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at the Flagstaff Mountain campus where members of the community can receive services for a variety of communication and hearing disorders, and graduate students participate and learn. Graduate students participate in clinical practicum and externship experiences in a variety of different settings throughout the region, state, and nation.
Housed in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The College of Health and Human Services is northern Arizona’s hub for inclusive and equitable health and wellness education. With programs available in Flagstaff, and online, including the 30-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of Downtown Phoenix where NAU, UA, and ASU are co-located. The PBC offers more than six million square feet of research, academic, and clinical facilities for students earning advanced degrees in medical professions with access to cutting-edge technology. The urban environment presents numerous opportunities for interprofessional education with other NAU programs on campus including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, the Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies program, and the Master’s of Athletic Training program. We prepare high-quality professionals to lend a healing hand.  In addition to Communication Sciences and Disorders, CHHS has programs in Athletic Training, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy.

This is a 9-month, clinical, non-tenure-eligible position beginning 8/17/2026.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at the Flagstaff Mountain Campus. The individual in this role will serve as a clinical supervisor for the full-time Master’s degree program in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate students in their on-campus clinical practicum rotations, with potential opportunities for off-campus supervision, and will provide guidance on evaluation and treatment procedures as well as timely feedback on clinical performance, documentation, and professional conduct. Teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face and/or online instruction in the candidate’s areas of expertise. Service activities will include participation on national, university, college, or department committees supporting accreditation, student success, and program operations. Scholarly engagement is negotiable.

• Facilitate the clinical and academic education of graduate students enrolled in the full-time Master’s program in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology.
• Supervise and monitor students’ clinical practicum experiences in accordance with ASHA standards for certification.
• Teach face-to-face and/or online courses in areas of expertise as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, university, and ASHA requirements for clinical education.
• Provide direct clinical supervision of student clinicians in the on-campus speech-language-hearing clinic, with potential for off-campus supervision.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current clinical and supervisory skills.
• Support the integration of evidence-based practice across clinical and instructional activities.
• Evaluate, document, and support the development of students’ clinical competencies.

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited program.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Eligibility for Arizona licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist through the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
• At least three years of experience post-CF as a practicing speech-language pathologist assessing and treating individuals with communication disorders.
• Experience supervising SLP and/or SLPA student clinicians.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and communities.

• Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online Communication Sciences and Disorders courses.
• Five or more years of clinical experience as a practicing speech-language pathologist.
• Experience supervising student clinicians within a university training program.
• Proficiency using a learning management system (e.g., Canvas) and software platforms that support clinical education programs (e.g., Exxat).
• Clinical experience working in medical settings (e.g., acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing) with evaluation and treatment of swallowing/feeding disorders, motor speech disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, or other medically oriented practice areas.
• Eligibility for the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Speech-Language Pathologist, K–12 Certificate.
• Experience with research or scholarly activities.
• Experience with interprofessional education and collaboration in interprofessional teams in educational or medical settings.
• Completion of a minimum of two hours of professional development in clinical instruction/supervision, as required by ASHA for clinical supervisors.

This position requires knowledge of contemporary speech-language pathology practices, clinical education models, and ASHA standards for certification and supervision. Strong supervisory, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for mentoring graduate clinicians and evaluating their professional growth. The role also requires the ability to integrate evidence-based practices, collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, and work effectively with diverse individuals using appropriate clinical and instructional technologies.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ASHA clinical certification requirements and best practices in supervision
• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional writing and documentation review skills

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.