Department
Speech, Lang, Hear, Sci
The Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences atMetropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invitesapplicants for a full-time lecturer in SLHS position to begin inthe fall of 2024.
MSU Denver is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and theonly Seal of Excelencia certified institution inColorado. Our department prioritizes values that reflect those ofthe university at large including a shared commitment to community,accessibility, diversity, respect and excellence. The successfulcandidate will join a collaborative team that includes fourfull-time faculty, three full-time clinical educators, and atalented group of professional staff and part-time affiliates. Weoffer both an undergraduate degree in speech, language hearingsciences and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, withan optional concentration in bilingual (Spanish-English) serviceprovision. The Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic is ano-cost, on-campus clinic that supports the greater Denver-metrocommunity. Our department strives to improve how knowledge istranslated from the classroom to the clinic by breaking downtraditional educational silos.
Responsibilities
The candidate is expected to teach 15 credit hours each semester,with assignments to the undergraduate and/or graduate programdepending on departmental need and candidate qualifications andexpertise. Teaching includes multiple delivery modes such asin-person, hybrid and asynchronous courses; on-campus teaching isrequired each semester. Opportunities for course release may beavailable to support integration/collaboration with the BookhardtFamily Speech-Language Clinic.
Candidates are expected to stay current on Departmental processesrelated to teaching and clinical education. The candidate isexpected to maintain active involvement in professionalorganizations and/or the community.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
- Certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathologyfrom the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and at least2 years of practice post certification
- Holds or is eligible for SLP license from Colorado’s Departmentof Regulatory Agencies
- Evidence of university-level teaching experience and/ordelivery of continuing education with adult learners
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology or relatedfield
- Expertise in early intervention, developmental speech-languagedisorders, voice, and/or acquired communication disorders
- Professional experience supporting individuals with diverseidentities including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,age, ability, economic status, and immigration status
- Commitment to increasing access to education/services forunder-represented and historically minoritized groups
- Engagement in interprofessional collaboration
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $53,000 - $59,000 at Lecturerlevel. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will beset based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, education, experience, specialty andtraining.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a briefoverview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's careersite, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, and search for JR102523.
The applicant must have a complete file that includes:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest that includes evidence of required andpreferred qualifications
- Teaching philosophy. Please detail your interest and priorexperience with teaching diverse adult learners. Describe thevalues that guide your teaching practices.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (see instructionsbelow).
- A list of three professional references and their contactinformation.
DEI Statement Instructions:
We encourage applicants to reference Pillar IV of MSU Denver'sStrategic Plan: https://www.msudenver.edu/strategic-plan-2030/
Themes that may be addressed in a candidate’s diversity statementmay include, but are not limited to:
- A candidate’s lived experiences and/or identities that alignwith the department and university’s commitment to inclusion anddiversity;
- Diversity and diversity-related approaches in a candidate’sresearch, pedagogy, and/or service;
- Why a candidate believes diversity is a critical focus forhigher education and ideas or strategies the candidate could enactas a member of the MSU Denver campus community to support theuniversity’s efforts.
Applicants will notice on the application portal there is onelocation (the resume submission field) to upload all requiredmaterials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field;alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Oncesubmitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected forhire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Emailtrogowsk@msudenver.edu
Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employeesa wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit thefollowing link:
Employee Benefits Offerings
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu .
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, andinclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists ofnearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students ofcolor. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located indowntown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concertwith individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equityand inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities andperspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize thatin order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must gobeyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry anddialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a cultureof belonging for all community members to achieve personal andprofessional success.
