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Adjunct - Speech Instructor

Baytown, TX · On-site

$34.03 - $51.04/hr

Teacher Education, Addiction Counseling, Spanish, Kinesiology & Wellness, and Speech Communication Opening Date: 06/30/2022 Position Overview Adjunct faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on an ...

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As a speech Instructor, also called a speech teacher or speech-language pathologist, you teach a variety of communication skills to students. In many cases, this takes place in one-on-one sessions instead of in a classroom because the disability causing the speech impediment requires a significant amount of personal attention. In this career, you usually work in a school setting because linguistic issues are generally easier to adjust while someone is still a child. A few non-school positions, such as private therapists, do exist. Many therapy sessions you run may need to be tailored to the student due to speech impediments having unique background circumstances.

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A Speech Instructor is a professional who teaches students how to improve their communication skills, including public speaking, pronunciation, articulation, and effective verbal expression. They may work with individuals or groups, helping them overcome speech difficulties, gain confidence, and develop presentation skills. Speech Instructors often work in schools, colleges, private tutoring centers, or corporate settings, tailoring their instruction to the specific needs of their students. Their goal is to enhance both the clarity and impact of their students' spoken communication.

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Infographic showing various Speech Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,388 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Adjunct Instructor, Speech-Language Pathology

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL • On-site

Part-time

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Position Details
Position Title
Adjunct Instructor, Speech-Language Pathology
Position Status
Adjunct
Tenure
Non-Tenured
Rank
Instructor
Budget Summary
Base Pay
Per class
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLP) program in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for adjunct instructors. These are part-time, as needed appointments. Instructors with the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply: anatomy and physiology of speech, language and swallowing; augmentative and alternative communication; speech and hearing science; aural rehabilitation; voice disorders; fluency disorders; motor speech disorders; pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders. Other areas of expertise within the discipline may be considered. Some courses will be offered via distance learning, while others will be offered face-to-face. Instructors of online courses are required to complete training in online course delivery provided through the University.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
-Developing and teaching didactic academic courses in the SLP curriculum, including undergraduate prerequisite and graduate courses
-Recording assessment data regarding student achievement at midterm and end of each semester
-Participation in faculty meetings upon request of the SLP Department Chair
Minimum Qualifications
Earned masters or doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology. Evidence of at least 5 years of clinical experience, including expertise in area to be instructed. Must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and must hold the Illinois state speech-language pathology license.
Preferred Qualifications
History of university teaching experience preferred.
Essential Duties
Work hours
Part-time; as needed basis. Will be hired for Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F00236
Posting Date
08/24/2020
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
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