Speech-language Pathology Implementation Coordinator

6 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Speech-Language Pathology Implementation Coordinator**:
**Primary Purpose**: In this pivotal role, the Speech-Language Pathology Implementation Coordinator will coordinate the development and implementation of a new Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program. The Speech-Language Pathology Implementation Coordinator ’s responsibilities span curriculum development, accreditation compliance, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and strategic planning. Collaborating with faculty, clinicians, and external partners, the Speech-Language Pathology Implementation Coordinator will help shape the future of SLP education in Saskatchewan.

**Nature of Work**: This position reports to the Director of School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS) and will work in close collaboration with members of the School of Rehabilitation Science, and College of Medicine Dean’s office, along with other university staff and various internal and external partners and stakeholders. The work is diverse, requiring knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation, stakeholder engagement, project management, and change management. This position will play a key role in the successful coordination and implementation of the USASK SLP program.

To be successful, the individual must exercise sound judgment, be comfortable in a team environment, and have well-developed communication, facilitation and organizational skills. The Speech-Language Pathology Implementation Coordinator must have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders. Maturity, experience, problem-solving, systems thinking, and communication skills will be keys to success. In carrying out this work, confidentiality, close collaboration and alignment with key administrative areas will be critical.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:
**Curriculum Development**:

- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, speech language pathologists and others to develop a comprehensive curriculum that meets accreditation standards and prepare students for certification.
- Coordinate curriculum development with contracted academics and others to ensure integration with existing MPT program as well as other programs in health and education (including the newly developing Occupational Therapy program within the SRS).
- Integrate professional and nationally endorsed frameworks and theories into program development, considering new practice trends and innovative ideas.
- Develop a plan for curriculum and program evaluation, integrating educational pedagogy and philosophy, including cultural and neurodiversity supporting standards.
- Develop academic conceptual frameworks for clinical fieldwork and ensure alignment with SLP program goals and integration with the School’s Clinical Education Unit

**Academic Processes and Accreditation**:

- Prepare and move documents through academic processes for program approvals and accreditation requirements.
- Develop documentation, planning and programming that aligns with and meets national Council for Accreitation of Canadian University Programs in Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP) accreditation requirements.
- Ensure alignment of program development with future human resource needs, scope of practice, and areas of specialization unique to Saskatchewan.

**Engagement with Clinicians**:

- Continuously engage with clinicians at local, provincial, and national levels to identify current and future training needs.
- Synthesize input from clinicians to inform program development and ensure alignment with industry standards and practices.

**Stakeholder Collaboration and Planning**:

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify best practices in training, program design, implementation, and professional practice.
- Plan and lead stakeholder groups within the province to ensure alignment with program objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Critically analyze jurisdictional comparisons for program design purposes, considering not just program structure but also resource allocation and curriculum development.

**SLP/OT/PT Collaboration**:

- Work with the Implementation Working Group to facilitate communication and collaboration among the PT/OT/SLP programs to ensure alignment of goals, resources, and initiatives.
- Work with SRS Director to identify potential opportunities for faculty and staff to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, research, and clinical practice that leverage the strengths of OT/PT/SLP disciplines and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of rehabilitation science.

**Resource Management & Alignment**
- Work with Director of School and school/college finance staff to develop, manage, and align resource requirements with budget for the SLP program initiation and ongoing operations, seeking approval from relevant authorities.
- Collaborate with the Director of School and Health Science capital/space team and other stakeholders to identify and secure adequate space and equipment for the SLP prog



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