St. Bonaventure University is excited to begin accepting adjunct faculty applications to support course development and course instruction in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S. SLP) distance education program. This new program is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Our adjunct faculty positions are 100% remote-based and courses include weekly synchronous and asynchronous responsibilities.
We are particularly interested in faculty who are passionate about supporting student development and who have a history of successful design and delivery of hybrid (synchronous/asynchronous) distance education courses. Applicants who meet the qualifications below with expertise influency disorders, voice disorders, dysphagia, and neurogenic communication disorders are particularly encouraged to apply. Please specify your prior experience in distance education as well as your areas of teaching and/or course development interest in the letter of application.
Responsibilities: Course Development
Create engaging, meaningful online content using instructional strategies such as lectures, case studies, multi-step activities, group collaborations, and problem-based learning opportunities.
Meet timeline requirements including weekly meetings with the instructional design team to discuss and review content.
Collaborate with faculty across the program to ensure alignment of course content with course outcomes, certification mappings, and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities: Course Instruction
Facilitate a positive, engaging, and meaningful learning environment across synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Emphasize problem-based learning, critical thinking, and evidence-informed clinical judgment.
Evaluate student performance using clear criteria and provide students with substantive feedback to support knowledge and skill development.
Maintain clear communication and regular presence in the online classroom (e.g. online office hours)
Compensation:
Instructors are compensated at a rate of $4,000 per 3-credit hour course, equivalent to $1,333 per credit hour, depending on course assignment
Qualifications: PhD or EdD in Communication Sciences and Disorders or closely related field
Prior successful experience in the development and/or instruction of distance education courses in speech-language pathology.
Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
State licensure in state of residence
Demonstrated expertise in area of instructional and/or development interest.
Strong commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity
About the Program:
The St. Bonaventure University M.S. SLP program is a fully online, distance-education program that combines synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities in a positive, student-centered environment. Faculty are part of a mission-driven team dedicated to preparing future speech-language pathologists for meaningful, whole-person-centered practice.
St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate studentsand more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
Other Perks
Free access to campus fitness center
2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
Golf course membership discount
Other National and Local discounts available
