Speech-Language Pathologist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Speech-Language Pathologist.

Position Details LocationHattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States DivisionSchool of Speech and Hearing Sciences Position TypeStaff Employment StatusPart Time Grant FundedYes Posting Close Date11-15-19

Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsiblefor intensive instruction and/or diagnostic assessments for individuals withoral and/or written language disorders, including the written language disorderof dyslexia, speech disorders and/or hearing impairments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assessment of and instruction for individualswith oral and/or written language disorders, including the written languagedisorder of dyslexia, speech disorders and/or hearing impairments.
   
   
2. Conducts conferences with colleagues, parentsand school district personnel, as appropriate, on issues related to theprogram, students enrolled and potential enrollees.
   
   
3. Supervises University clinicians, studentworkers and volunteers in clinical practicum.
   
   
4. Writes reports and maintains student records.
   
   
5. Works cooperatively with other staff members todetermine appropriate services for students.
   
   
6. Adheres to department policies,procedures, and regulations and other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology; preparation in theimplementation of the DuBard Association Method, which is the basis of theschool curriculum, required and available through the DuBard School.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesUtilizes fax machine, PC, Word, Excel, FileMaker database, ImageNow, Internet,photocopy machine, and telephone.

Preferred Qualifications Certificate of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. CFYcandidates are eligible. Demonstrates initiative to learn new skills. Performs word processing, document and datamanagement with accuracy and punctuality. Demonstrates excellent communicationskills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills for dealing withstudents, parents, staff, persons inquiring about services, and otherUniversity personnel and departments. Possesses strong organizational skills,is detail-oriented and has excellent record keeping skills.

Must hold State Certification from theMississippi Department of Education. Speech-language pathology licensure from the Mississippi Department ofEducation; licensure from the Mississippi Board of Health required foroutclient therapy program; "highly qualified" status under No ChildLeft Behind (NCLB) regulations may be required.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.