LSL Interdisciplinary Education Specialist SR

Utah State University’s Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMDDE) invites applications for an Education Specialist SR in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Deaf Education beginning August 2024. This benefited position is full-time for 9 months during the USU academic year, and is available as campus-based or via remote work.

 

The LSL Interdisciplinary program offers a unique distance learning option for students who wish to earn a Master of Education degree in LSL Deaf Education or a post-master’s LSL Certificate as off-campus students. The primary responsibilities for this position are to provide mentoring and supervision to distance students as they complete the direct service practicum requirements specific to their program, teach graduate courses, and to work alongside the program director to support overall practicum management. Applicants seeking to work remotely must be able to fulfill position responsibilities in a HIPAA-compliant, disruption-free space.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• Provide supervision and mentoring to distance graduate students in the Master of Education program and the LSL post-masters Certificate program as they complete their direct services practicum requirements. This will also include meeting with external collaborators to coordinate practicum details and to support students in meeting Utah Deaf Education Professional Educator licensure requirements.
• Teach synchronous and/or asynchronous graduate courses and provide general program support in student recruitment and admissions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field, with LSL expertise.
• Two years of professional experience in serving young children who are DHH who are developing and using listening and spoken language, including a basic understanding of current hearing technology.
• Demonstrated potential to provide graduate student supervision to effectively support and promote student competencies in delivering evidence-based, family-centered LSL services.
• Ability to fulfill program responsibilities in a HIPAA-compliant, disruption-free space if seeking remote work.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in graduate student mentoring or supervision in LSL deaf education services.
• LSLS Cert. AVEd. or LSLS Cert. AVT
• Experience in teaching online and/or distance education delivery.
• Experience in providing family-centered services using tele-intervention.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume, with references, to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

Department Highlights:

The department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education (COMDDE) includes audiology, deaf education, and speech-language pathology. COMDDE offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including PhD opportunities in neuroscience and disability disciplines within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. COMDDE provides real-world learning opportunities for students in the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (Hearing and Balance clinic; Speech & Language clinc, Pediatric Audiology, and Cochlear Implant clinics) and in our early education program for deaf and hard of hearing children, Sound Beginings.

College Highlights:

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. 

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.  

 

*updated 7/2023

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*updated 09/2023