Department: Early Childhood CARES
Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

December 16th, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete online application includes the following documents:
- Letter of interest indicating area(s) of expertise for which applicant wishes to be considered.
- Current resume / Curriculum vitae

Department Summary

Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County. Over 1700 children who have developmental delays or disabilities are served each year.

Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, consultation with children in community preschools or child care, and speech, physical or occupational therapy.

Staff who work for Early Childhood CARES have teaching licenses or state license/authorization to teach young children. They are specialists in early intervention/early childhood special education, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and school psychology.

Early Childhood CARES is actively seeking to implement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging principles in the work we do with children and families and in our workplace, including in our hiring practices. We welcome a broad spectrum of candidates and particularly invite applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the profession. We also recognize that evidence suggests that members of historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups self-select out of positions due to concerns over failure to meet requirements; we strongly encourage such applicants to apply even if they are uncertain about their qualifications.

Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) with state and federal dollars.

Position Summary

Early Childhood CARES is seeking qualified applicants for its open Speech Language Pathologists pool.

Speech Language Pathologists provide educationally–based direct speech-language therapy services to children from birth to school age as specified on children’s Individual Family Service Plans. This position will provide instruction and consultation to approximately 40 children.

Speech Language Pathologists faculty positions are non-tenure-track, renewable positions that include both academic-year and summer appointments. Appointments are renewable annually.

Additional Expectations of the Position:
• This position involves working in homes, preschools, and clinic situations.
• This position must be able to travel to locations throughout Lane County that may not be serviced by public transportation. Employee must be eligible to be a University of Oregon certified driver, as driving is part of the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to interact effectively with children while providing instruction, including bending, kneeling, or sitting at child-size tables and chairs.
• Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is mandatory.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Card.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Oregon Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology License.

Professional Competencies

• Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings as well as understanding and commitment to anti-racist principles.
• Maintenance of high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, and agency protocols.
• Compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of EI/ECSE service provision.
• Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, and ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of professionalism and comprehensibility in communication, both in-person and written.
• Advanced skills in effective teaming and collaboration with sites, colleagues, and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); will consider applicants completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Experience with developing, instructing, and implementing speech and language programs and providing treatment to preschool-age children from birth to school age.
• Experience with evaluation and monitoring of speech and language skills and development.
• Experience in providing instruction, consultation, and support to families, teachers, classroom staff, and other care providers.
• Experience in developing and monitoring IFSPs, especially identifying and writing speech and language goals and outcomes.
• Experience training and supervising staff.
• Experience teaching small group activities with children and parents.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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