Faculty, SLPD

Principal Faculty, SLPD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 (salary and rank are commensurate with experience)

Benefits & Perks:

RMU offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, which includes:

• Four weeks of paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer‑matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources
• Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a full-time Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) faculty position with academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher based on the appointee’s academic and experiential qualifications.

SLPD Faculty members teach post-professional doctoral students and support program and capstone administration. They are also expected to participate in university governance and work with the Program Director and Program Capstone Coordinator to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities related to the Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology program.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role supports the academic experience and capstone progression of SLPD students through high-quality instruction, advising, curriculum management, committee service, and timely review of capstone work. The faculty member also contributes to program, university, professional, and community service.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, prepare, and teach courses in the SLPD program using interactive instruction, group discussion, and appropriate educational technologies.

• Establish clear course objectives, assignment and examination expectations, grading criteria, and evaluation methods.

• Assess course effectiveness through self-reflection and student feedback, and provide consistent, fair, and timely feedback to students.

• Provide academic and capstone advising and support to students.

• Serve as chair and content expert on student capstone committees.

• Review proposal capstone manuscripts as assigned by the Program Capstone Coordinator and provide timely comments.

• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration, and participate in regularly scheduled program and university meetings.

• Contribute to program, department, and university service, including standing and ad hoc committees.

• Participate in professional and community activities that integrate education, service, and research.

• Remain actively involved in scholarly activities and/or clinical practice.

• Complete other assigned responsibilities, including committee request review and updates to the Capstone Submission course.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

Education and Certification

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, ClinScD/SLPD) in speech-language pathology from an accredited university
• Earned ASHA CCC-SLP and hold a state license (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of speech-language pathology clinical experience
• Experience in teaching in higher education
• History of scholarly activities
• Member of state/regional/national SLP organizations

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of higher education, curricular design, assessment, and contemporary clinical supervision and practice.
• Strong leadership, research, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, teaching, and written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, internet research, electronic communication, and

ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate‑level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. The university prepares healthcare professionals through evidence‑based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

RMU values innovation, service, and continuous improvement, supporting faculty and staff who contribute to a learning environment focused on student success and community impact.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment with the university is at‑will, unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.