Homeoffice Adjunct Faculty: Speech/Language en Brenau University

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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

Position Summary and Requirements:

The Carole Ann Daniel College of Education is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach undergraduate students in our new B.S. in Speech/Language major.  These courses will be offered online.  Please note the following requirements:

• College degree required
• Current Speech Pathologist licensure required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the interrelationships across the language processes of listening, speaking, reading and writing and how speech/language professional contribute to literacy achievement 
• Experience with school age students
• Strong familiarity with the Individuals with Disabilities Act
  • Strong familiarity with writing and treatment plans
  • Strong familiarity with writing Individual Education Plans
  • Strong familiarity with least restrictive environment
  • Strong familiarity with federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of their duties
• Ability to teach courses in both on ground and online formats
• Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite applications, Zoom and Canva
• Exceptional oral and written communication
• Must be organized and demonstrate ability to prioritize workload
• Must be able to meet time and attendance deadlines
• Ability to work with a variety of people; often with competing priorities
• Willingness to work in a team structured environment with a collaborative nature
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to keep detailed records regarding program growth and challenges
• Ability to identify trends, issues or opportunities which may need to be addressed

Through coursework our instructors will:

• Ensure Brenau candidates are prepared to work with students exhibiting the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation, fluency voice/resonance and swallowing. 
• Ensure Brenau candidates can determine where the disorder impacts the student’s education
• Ensure Brenau candidates are prepared to provide unique contributions to the educational curriculum for students with disabilities, as well as other learners who are at risk for school failure, or those who struggle in school settings.
• Ensure Brenau candidates are prepared to provide culturally competent services
• Ensure Brenau candidates are prepared to be involved in the efforts to prevent academic failure with programs such as RtI and evidence based practices
• Ensure Brenau candidates can accurately read and interpret speech language assessments
• Ensure Brenau candidates can effectively provide intervention related to the age and learning needs of each individual student
• Ensure Brenau candidates are competent in data collection and analysis for student outcome accountability

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required. 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status:   
Exempt, salaried 

Travel Requirements:   
 N/A

Home Campus Designation:

This position is a remote position based in Gainesville, GA.

Special Requirements:

May be subject to pre-employment criminal history background check, random credit checks, MVR, drug screen, and criminal history checks. 

Licensure Requirements:
If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.   

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.