Assistant Clinical Professor
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The School of Health Sciences at the University of Pacific invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Audiology in the Audiology Department. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver a full array of clinical audiology services, provide clinical education to Au.D. students and participate in a culture that promotes humanistic patient care at the highest possible standards of service for their individual needs.
- Perform audiological services (including threshold evaluation, speech audiometry, immittance testing, and otoacoustic emissions) to evaluate and define hearing problems.
- Counsel patients and/or patient's family regarding audiometric findings and subsequent recommendations.
- Provide comprehensive hearing aid services including evaluation, fitting, counseling, dispensing, electroacoustic and real ear analysis, orientation, earmold impression modification, and minor hearing aid repair.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate professional specialists, agencies and resources.
- Provide written reports as appropriate and maintain careful documentation of records of services provided to individuals.
- Participate in the student clinical education, precepting and establishing high standards of student competency.
- Teach courses within the AuD program as assigned by Department Chair.
- Assist the Clinic Director and program leadership to implement and maintain student education policy and procedures.
- Assist with patient service policy and procedures, marketing efforts and outreach activities as assigned by the Clinic Director.
- Attend faculty meetings and contribute to program development and service improvement initiatives.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Au.D. or Ph.D. degree in Audiology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience prior to implementation of AuD (i.e., master's degree), or a third (3rd) or fourth (4th) year audiology extern currently enrolled in Au.D. program with a projected graduation date of 2025.
- Clinical service experience with patient-centered and evidence-based approach.
- Current, temporary, or permanent California Audiologist license or a Provisional Audiologist license and full licensure within three (3) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current California Dispensing Audiologist License.
- Experience in a wide range of specialties in the field of audiology (e.g. evoked potential, balance function management, tinnitus management and pediatric audiology).
- Proficiency in hearing aid dispensing to include programmable hearing aids of major manufacturers.
- Previous supervision of audiology students.
- Familiarity of insurance billing procedures and patient management system software.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment during standard business hours.
Special Instructions:
Please note applicants will be required to upload a CV to their online application. Optional documents include a Cover Letter.
Additionally, applicants are required to provide complete contact information (name, email and phone number) for two (2) references who will receive an e-mail request to upload their letters of recommendation.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31066
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