Position Title
Assistant Clinical Professor
Employee Type
Regular
Office/Department
Speech\-Language\-Hearing Sciences
Work Environment
Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here : Work at Loyola \| Loyola University Maryland .
Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Job Type
Full time
Anticipated Start Date
Benefits at Loyola
https://www.loyola.edu/department/people\-culture/benefits/
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date
Position Duties
The Department of Speech\-Language\-Hearing Sciences (SLHS) at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a 12\-month, on site, four\- fifths (i.e., 30 hours per week) position as an Assistant Clinical Professor to serve as Externship Director (ED) , beginning August 16, 2026 . This position comes with an adjusted teaching load of two courses to accommodate the responsibilities of Externship Director who oversees a comprehensive externship program that supports the clinical training and professional development of graduate students in speech\-language pathology.
As the primary coordinator of externship placements, the ED secures and maintains clinical partnerships to ensure that all students are placed in appropriate off\-campus settings that meet program requirements and American Speech\-Language\-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification standards. Responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining relationships with clinical sites and preceptors, advising and preparing students for placement, and ensuring that placements align with student learning goals and program expectations.
The ED also provides oversight and support for students and preceptors throughout externship experiences. This includes maintaining regular communication, monitoring student performance and clinical hours, conducting evaluations, and addressing challenges that arise in placements. The ED evaluates the quality and effectiveness of externship sites and preceptors and uses data and feedback to support ongoing program improvement.
Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accreditation, licensure, and university requirements; tracking student progress toward clinical competencies; and contributing to departmental reporting. As a member of the G raduate Director Team, the ED supports student assessment, recruitment, and program operations, and serves on departmental committees .
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills and experience in clinical supervision and graduate training. Candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree in speech\-language pathology or a related field and maintain current A SHA certification and Maryland licensure.
Salary range $74,500\-$76,000 (Master's degree) and $82,000\-$83,500 (terminal degree)
Required Qualifications :
- A Master’s degree or degree in Speech\-Language Pathology from an accredited program;
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC\-SLP) from the American Speech\-Language\-Hearing Association (ASHA );
- Eligibility for MD state licensure to practice speech\-language pathology;
- Minimum of 3 years ’ full\-time (or its equivalent) clinical experience as a practicing speech\-language pathologist;
- Complet ion of a minimum of 2 hours of professiona l development in the area of supervision/clinical instruction as noted in ASHA’s Professional Development Requirements for the 2020 Audiology and Speech\-Language Pathology Certification Standards;
- Evidence of the knowledge and skills outlined by ASHA necessary for effective clinical supervision;
- Combination of leadership, administrative, and academic expertise to support the program's success;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to contribute to the Jesuit educational mission of the department and university .
- Prior successful academic or clinical teaching experience at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels;
- Prior clinical supervision experience;
- Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CAA, ASHA) and clinical education best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Application and Timeline
You will be asked to submit 1\) a cover letter, 2\) curriculum vita, 3\) a statement of teaching or clinical supervision philosophy that explicitly addresses the position summary and incorporates a clear understanding of Loyola’s Jesuit mission. Application review will be rolling until the position is filled. After initial review, successful candidates will be required to submit two references who can comment on teaching/supervision ability.
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre\-employment background check and for this position, required to submit a copy of current Maryland license in SLP.
Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job\-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre\-employment background check.
Employment Eligibility
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I\-9\). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
University Description
Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal\-arts\-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.
The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News \& World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid\-Atlantic colleges for 2026\. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance .
Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.