Instructional faculty for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program will be asked to teach courses required for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program, such as introductory courses in speech development and disorder treatment, adult and early childhood speech interventions, field observations, and school-age interventions, catering to students with varied academic and career goals.
Compensation: $850 per credit hour.
Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.
Starting Date: Fall/2026. Position filled on an as needed basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is exempt and is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).
To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.
The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of art.
Teaching and Learning: Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.
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Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.
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Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
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Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
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Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
Competency-Based Design: Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.
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Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
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Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.
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Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
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Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.
Professionalism: Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.
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Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
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Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
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Actively contributes to the college and ones’ Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge
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Curriculum Development – Designing syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments that align with learning outcomes.
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Instructional Strategies – Effective teaching methods for diverse student populations, including in-person, online, and hybrid learning
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Classroom Management – Engaging students, handling conflicts, and fostering an inclusive learning environment
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Use of Technology – Utilizing presentation software, learning management systems (LMS), Office 365 Microsoft software and digital communication tools.
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Assessment & Evaluation – Creating rubrics, grading speeches, and assessing written/oral communication skills
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Professional knowledge – understanding of Speech Language Pathology, as a field of study
Skills
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
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Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities
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Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
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Ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
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Skill in adapting teaching style effectively across various modalities
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Provide constructive feedback to students
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Willingness to work with colleagues on department initiatives and curriculum planning
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Ability to adjust to changing institutional policies, student demographics and learning environments
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Capable of representing the organization in a professional manner, adapting to various situations with maturity, and maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
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While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
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There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
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An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.
NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
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