What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Education position at James Madison University?
Position Number 5322 Posting Number F2050 Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time Position Status Full Time College/Division College of Health and Behavioral Studies Department 100054 - Communication Sciences and Disorders Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health and Behavioral Students (CHBS) at James Madison University (JMU) seeks a Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in a renewable-term appointment at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor. The DCE will have the primary responsibility and oversight for the clinical training component of our CAA accredited graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology. The DCE will work collaboratively with faculty in the department as well as faculty across CHBS and the University to support our mission to advance the state of knowledge through basic and applied research, innovative professional and pre-professional education, and enhanced clinical practices.
The qualified candidate will join a thriving and collegial academic unit with 17 full-time faculty and six part-time faculty with additional adjunct and clinical educators as needed. The department serves an average of 350 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across multiple degree-granting academic programs (https://csd.jmu.edu/index.html). The department has state-of-the-art audiology and speech-language pathology clinics with rich community outreach. We have a shared vision to be recognized for bridging science and clinical practice. We are achieving this vision through our state-of-the-art classrooms, research labs, clinic facilities, stellar faculty, and innovative programming. U.S News & World Report has consistently ranked the JMU graduate programs in Audiology and SLP among the top programs in the United States.
The CSD department is committed to promoting an inclusive environment that is inviting and supportive to all prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff and those in the greater community that we serve, including our patients and clients. We recognize that we are improved by diversity of thought, perspective and experience. We embrace all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We pursue inclusive excellence and promote a culture in which every member can flourish.
Appointment: Rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, Renewable-Term Appointment, 12 month.
Appointment: Rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, Renewable-Term Appointment, 12 month.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in advancing the shared vision for clinical education in coordination with the department head, program directors, as well as academic and clinical faculty and staff.
- Work with a team of clinical educators and staff to maximize quality learning experiences for Au.D. and M.S. Speech Language Pathology students during their clinical training.
- Oversee and advance client care activities and clinic operations in accordance with best practices in service delivery, and in compliance with local and federal regulations. This includes fiscal management.
- Work across programs to increase inclusivity and accessibility within the curriculum and clinical populations served.
- Provide oversight of the clinical externships across programs.
- Engage with community–based service providers and JMU’s Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services. https://www.jmu.edu/iihhs/index.shtml
- Participate in the department’s ongoing quality assessment efforts, particularly as they relate to accreditation requirements.
- Teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas of expertise.
- Participate in service to the university, department, and program, and in committee work as appropriate.
- Demonstrate commitment toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment for all members of the learning community.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Communication Sciences & Disorders.
- ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP/CCC-A), eligibility for Virginia licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
- Experience as a clinical educator/preceptor of graduate students in communication sciences and disorders.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with managing clinical professionals and support staff.
- Knowledge of operation of a clinic setting providing services in audiology and speech-language pathology.
- Experience with fiscal management and billing practices.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
11/09/2022
Beginning Review Date
12/12/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
07/01/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13365
Additional Posting Information
Candidates should apply online via JMU JobLink and provide:
- Cover letter or letter of interest
- Current CV
- Contact information for a minimum of three professional references.
- Statement on philosophy of clinical education as it applies to students in both the audiology and speech-language pathology programs (as “Other Document #1”).
- Statement of Inclusive Excellence; candidates are asked to address their commitment, engagement, and leadership related to diversity, access, and inclusion.
Salary : $53,400 - $67,600
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