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Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

The Department of Clinical Sciences houses a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

*                      BS Medical Laboratory Science

*                      BS and MS Communication Sciences and Disorders

*                      BS Radiologic Science

*                      BS Respiratory Therapy

*                      MS Athletic Training

*                      DPT Physical Therapy

*                      Clinical Specialist in Advanced Imaging Certificate

*                      Tactical Athlete Certificate

The Department of Clinical Sciences strives to develop healthcare professionals who are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of varying individuals and communities. High-quality education is the cornerstone of our mission.  We strive to cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals who are well-versed in the latest scientific advancements and possess the empathy and clinical skills necessary for providing high-quality patient care.

The Department of Clinical Sciences is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty to provide instruction for the 2025-2026 academic year. These positions are on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis.

Based on qualifications, the part time faculty will provide instruction in undergraduate or graduate level courses in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Undergraduate courses may include typical speech and language development, phonetics, American Sign Language, communication and deafness, introductory audiology, introductory aural rehabilitation, or clinical/professional writing. Graduate courses may include cognitive and linguistic foundations of language, fluency and fluency disorders, or aural rehabilitation. Courses are taught in a variety of delivery formats.  Applicants hired to teach online courses must be willing to enroll in the online certification program offered by Georgia Southern University if not already certified to teach online. The position is a one semester/minimester appointment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. 
• Proficiency with computers and web-based technology. 

Additional Required Minimum Qualifications for Undergraduate Courses

• Earned Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Sciences or Disorders, or at least 18 graduate semester hours in deaf education.

Additional Required Minimum Qualifications for Graduate Courses

• Earned Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Communication Sciences or Disorders
• Current certification of clinical competence from ASHA
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice professionally within the state of Georgia     

• Earned Doctoral Degree in Communication Sciences or Disorders or a closely related field
• CCC-SLP or CCC-A
• One or more years teaching experience in higher education
• Proficiency with design and instruction for online courses

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Samantha McDaniel

samanthamcdaniel@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-344-2786