Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic Director

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Position Summary:

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education (CoE) is in search of a Clinic Director to manage the on-campus and off-campus clinical placements and contracts. This is a 12-month non-tenure track position.

Clinic Director responsibilities include:  

1) Schedule on-campus practica (3 semesters) and externship placements (2 semesters) for all graduate students in CSD in compliance with current CAA standards and current ASHA Clinical Certification standards;  

2) Schedule diagnostic evaluations;  

3) Schedule students for on campus practicum experiences at the FAU CDC, collaborating schools, and Memory & Wellness Ctr.;  

4) Schedule and monitor clinician "shadows" for fall semester;  

5) Schedule and supervise all adjunct clinical supervisors;  

6) Meet with and oversee the liaison supervisor responsible for visits to student externship sites; 

7) Secure & establish contracts with new practicum sites in state and out of state;  

8) Teach clinical practicum courses for on-campus and off-campus students (2 weekly classes per semester) 

9) Interview potential clinical supervisory staff and make hiring recommendations; 

10) Monitor, renew, and develop externship contracts;  

11) Monitor all student records through CALIPSO;  

12) Monitor all client records;  

13) Maintain electronic medical record system;  

14) Maintain waitlist of potential clients;  

15) Assure compliance with observation, security clearance, and malpractice insurance requirements for all practicum students;  

16) Update and revise student clinician handbook for on-campus and off-campus practica, clinic forms, clinical hour recording forms, and client records forms, as needed;  

17) Develop and/or update handbook for clinical supervisors;  

18) Update and revise CDC literature, clinical resources, website, etc., as needed;  

19) Update/maintain clinical instructional digital media;  

20) Supervise CDC Graduate Assistants;  

21) Meet with adjunct supervisory staff each semester regarding clinician performance evaluations; 

22) Schedule faculty/adjunct supervisor meetings for discussion of current issues, best practices, and EBP ;  

23) Develop Critical Assignments (CAs) and POs, and associated rubrics, for assessment of clinical knowledge and skills; 

24) Record student clinical assessment data from CAs and POs through utilization of CoE assessment system;

25) Assure compliance with current CAA standards governing clinical knowledge and skills;  

26) Assure compliance and maintain documentation for renewal of accreditation requirements and standards;

27) Assure compliance with current ASHA requirements for certification, involving clinical knowledge and skills;  

28) Work on HIPAA compliance for FAU-CDC.

29) Additional skills and expertise may also be required (such as teaching an undergraduate class).

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.

FAU is an energetic and fast-growing institution, determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious and ready to take on the world.

At Florida Atlantic, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic requirements include a master’s degree or a Clinical Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology. Applicants must also have a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). Additionally, medical quality assurance licensure is required from the Florida Department of Health/Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. 

Salary:

$65,000. - $67,000.

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-12-26

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711