Lecturer for Clinical Training

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at the University of Maine is home to the only CSD undergraduate and graduate programs in the state. Committed to experiential learning and the learner-focused R1 mission of the university, our department combines rigorous academic training with hands-on, real-world clinical experience in and out of the classroom. We pride ourselves on a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative faculty team that maintains an excellent standard of education while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for both colleagues and students. 

The primary purpose of this full-time, 10.5-month Lecturer position (non-tenure track) is to provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical education and instructional training for graduate students within the speech-language pathology master’s program. The successful candidate will serve as a core clinical educator, delivering direct supervision, mentorship, and clinical instruction within the on-campus billing university clinic – the Madelyn E. and Albert D. Conley Speech, Language, and Hearing Center. Typical hiring salary for this 10.5 month work year (July 15 – May 31) position is $72,333.33 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Clinical supervision and instruction: Provide intensive, direct clinical instruction and supervision to students during diagnostic and therapeutic sessions at the Conley Speech, Language, and Hearing Center.
• Student mentorship: Evaluate and track student clinical competencies, providing actionable feedback to help graduate students meet required clinical hours and professional standards for graduation and certification.
• Clinic operations and client care: Manage a diverse clinical caseload to ensure the highest continuity of care for community clients, while dynamically working within the operational and revenue-generating needs of the billing clinic.
• Summer instruction: Provide clinical coverage and instruction and/or didactic teaching during the summer session.
• Classroom teaching and advising: Teach undergraduate- or graduate-level lectures or courses within the department and provide academic/ professional advising for students as opportunities and needs arise.
• Service and engagement: Participate actively in department and university service, contributing to committee work, department initiatives, and professional accreditation maintenance.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent.
• Holds, or is eligible for, the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Holds, or is eligible for, a valid Maine State License in Speech-Language Pathology.

Preferred:

• Clinical experience: Five (5) or more years of post-certification clinical practice experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Supervisory experience: Prior experience providing clinical instruction, supervision, or mentorship to graduate students or clinical fellows. 
• Instructional background: Experience with classroom teaching, delivering didactic instruction, and/or academic advising, preferably within a higher education setting. 
• Program & curriculum development: Experience contributing to CSD program-level initiatives, clinical program management, or curriculum design and development.
• Clinical expertise: Clinical expertise in any area of speech-language pathology is welcome; however, experience or interest working with pediatric and/or literacy populations is preferred.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. 

This position will remain open until filled.  

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair, Jessica Lewis, [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.