Description

Faculty Specialist I- Clinical Specialist

Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Western Michigan University invites applications for the full-time, 12-month position of Clinical Faculty Specialist I in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences in Kalamazoo, MI. This term, non-tenure track, full-time, fiscal year Faculty Specialist I position will span January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027 with the potential to be renewed.

Major Duties:

• Clinical supervision and mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students 
• Classroom teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
• Interprofessional and intra-professional collaboration
• Professional service to department, college, university, and/or profession 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
• Eligible for Michigan licensure for Speech-Language Pathology 
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (CCC-SLP)
• At least 9 months of practice experience as a speech-language pathologist post certification
• Completion of 2 hours of professional development in the area of supervision and/or clinical instruction prior to start date
• Expertise in pediatric speech-language pathology and/or adult neurogenic communication disorders

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical practice
• Experience with university teaching through in-person and virtual platforms
• Experience with program coordination
• Evidence of interprofessional and intra-professional collaboration 
• Knowledge and experience implementing evidence-based practice
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical education/supervision 

Required Applicant Documents:

• Cover letter highlighting your qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position, which should exemplify your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the context of clinical instruction
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three references: Names, titles, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers 

Additional Position Information:

The University: Western Michigan University, a learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged public research university, enrolls more than 23,000 students from 100 nations around the globe. WMU has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of just 147 public institutions in the nation with high or very high research activity. 

The College: The College of Health and Human Services is located in a 195,000 square foot building with state-of-the-art teaching technologies and spacious research laboratories. The college enrolls nearly 3,000 students, with more than a third of those at the graduate level. In addition to the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, the college includes programs in blindness and low vision studies, nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, social work, holistic health care, alcohol and drug abuse, interdisciplinary health services, public health, physical therapy and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. The college has received several grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Department of Education. The college also operates the Unified Clinics, a multidisciplinary service/training clinic. Learn more about our growing college at http://www.wmich.edu/hhs. 

The Department: The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences oversees a two-year CAA-accredited master’s degree program in speech-language pathology, which is ranked 63rd nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and 2nd in the state of Michigan. The department also an undergraduate degree in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, a new undergraduate certificate, and a minor in American Sign Language. All programs are supported by our Charles Van Riper Language, Speech, and Hearing Clinic as part of the interprofessional Unified Clinics and Resiliency Center for Families and Children. The department is committed to supporting cultural-linguistic diversity. Faculty are dedicated to mentoring student research, teaching, and service to the professions. 

Expected Start Date: January 1, 2026

To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Please visit http://wmich.edu/hr/jobs, posting #F254P, for detailed information and application procedures.

Chair of the search committee: Heidi Douglas-Vogley

Go To www.wmich.edu/hr/faculty for benefit and other information