The Speech Communication Studies Department at Iona College welcomes applicants as a part-time adjunct instructor for the Iona College Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic for the 2018-2019 academic year.  The Clinical Instructor will support the on-site teaching clinic to conduct speech, language services to clients and supervise undergraduate and graduate students during practicum assignments.  The successful candidate may also support off-site graduate students during external placements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Completes direct and indirect supervision of clinical practicum students at the Iona College Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic

• Provides an appropriate professional clinical model representing the profession including but not limited to ASHA Code of Ethics, HIPAA Regulations, and Confidentiality Guidelines.

• Develop protocol for therapeutic and diagnostic services for client care in conjunction with the practicum student, within the Scope of Practice in Speech Language Pathology as described by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

• Review and edit student documentation including but not limited to lesson plans and progress reports to follow clients, appropriate need and professional format

• Documentation of session observed with time noted

• Completes formative and summative assessment of the practicum students’ clinical skills

• Provide verbal and written feedback to counsel students in regard to clinical practice, professionalism, and competency

• Counsels students to develop clinical knowledge and skills through the recommendations including but not limited to additional readings, research and observations.

• Instruct Family Team Meetings with clinical student participation

• Provide clinical student instruction and remediation planning based on the student’s level of support with clinical knowledge and skill development

• Complete Permanent Chart checks


• Conduct individual and/or group therapy services and diagnostic services as needed

• Client Care documentation: record keeping, clinical records, reports and referrals

• Participate and complete grading for the students clinical skills, conduct midterm clinical reviews, and complete clinical exit meetings.

• Final practicum grade submitted to the Clinic Director

Additional Assignment Includes:

• Weekly Office Hours
• Email communication
• Grading (Lesson Plans, SOAP Notes, Midterms, Finals, Progress reports)
• Provide 1 in-service to the clinical practicum students/Speech Club within a two-semester contract (if applicable)
• Participate in clinical staff meetings

Additional Information:

• Clinical Professionals are required to sign in and out. Time sheet must be submitted by Friday.
• Responsibility is deemed on the professional to maintain appropriate licensing for the state, organization, insurance and medical requirements in order to practice in accordance of the standards set at the Iona College Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic
• Follow dress code as stated in the Clinical Handbook

• Reviews policies and procedures set by the Clinic Director
• Adjunct rate of 6 credits per semester (10 hours per week)
• Supervised by the Clinic Director
• Reports to the Chair of the Speech Communication Studies Department

Required Skills Required Experience

• Certified Member of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• New York State Licensure
• TSHH/TSSLD Preferred
• 5 years of clinical experience post CF
• CEU Transcript
• Liability Insurance
• PPD
• CPR Certified
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Knowledge and Skills for a wide variety of disorders and delays
• Strong computer skills for using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

ABOUT US

Iona College, a highly accredited liberal arts institution of academic excellence, seeks to grow our diverse community of learners, scholars and staff located at our scenic 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, just 20 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, and at our satellite program at Rockefeller Center. At Iona we are committed to educating lifelong learners in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We prepare our 3,300 undergraduates and 600 graduate students with career-ready skills and success in all facets of their lives by nurturing the values of justice, peace and service. Our continued success depends on attracting and retaining a highly motivated, results-oriented and talented team. Learn more about what makes us unique: review our Mission, Vision & Values, our stories in the media and our compelling benefits. Join the Iona College team and partner with us as we Move the World!

Iona College is committed to attracting and supporting a staff and faculty of women and men that fully represents the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and our institution; as a result, we actively seek applications from individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.

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