Job Description

Clinic Placement Coordinator

• Position: Lecturer AY
• Day/Time: TBD
• Modality: Hybrid
• Term: AY 2026-2027
• College: College of Education Health and Human Services
• Department: Speech-Language Pathology

The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at California State University San Marcos seeks a part­ time Clinic Placement Coordinator. The Clinic Placement Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the clinical education of graduate students enrolled in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S. SLP) program. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee and facilitate high-quality external clinical placements that align with program goals, accreditation requirements, and student learning outcomes.

Minimum qualifications:

• Masters degree in Science Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience as a student or employee in a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Working knowledge of clinical education requirements for M.S. SLP programs, including accreditation and licensure standards.
• Familiarity with the Southern California region, including San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple placements, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in professional correspondence with clinical partners.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and external clinical partners.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to compliance and documentation.
• Experience in using technology to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
• Experience in advising, mentoring or supporting students with resources that promote academic success.
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with student information systems or clinical tracking software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with faculty and program leadership.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse campus community as it relates to clinical learning opportunities and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on April 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. 

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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